• Embryo Adoption: An Open Question?
    Embryo Adoption: An Open Question?
    February 25, 2026
    by Father Tad Pacholczyk | Senior Ethicist, National Catholic Bioethics Center
    Catholic bioethicist Father Tad Pacholczyk discusses the ethics of adopting embryos in light of Catholic teaching
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  • SEEK college student conference fires up N.D. Catholics
    SEEK college student conference fires up N.D. Catholics
    February 23, 2026
    by Kevin J. Jones | Assistant Editor of New Earth
    More than 130 college students from the Fargo diocese attended SEEK, joining thousands of others from around the country. One surprise? A video message from Pope Leo XIV!
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  • Restoration project nearly complete at St. Boniface in Wimbledon
    Restoration project nearly complete at St. Boniface in Wimbledon
    February 23, 2026
    by Paul Braun | Editor of New Earth
    A look at the restoration of church artwork and the altar area at St. Boniface!
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  • Sidewalk Stories: Wednesday tragedies highlight abortion tragedy
    Sidewalk Stories: Wednesday tragedies highlight abortion tragedy
    February 13, 2026
    by Roxane B. Salonen | New Earth Columnist, Sidewalk Stories
    Though I realize it’s coincidence that these two unfortunate deaths both happened on a Wednesday, I see a direct tie-in with abortion...
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  • Goodbye and God bless
    Goodbye and God bless
    February 11, 2026
    by Kristina Bloomsburg | Former assistant editor of New Earth
    Former New Earth assistant editor Kristina Bloomsburg reflects on her time at the Diocese of Fargo and announces the birth of her first child.
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  • St. William’s students explore the meaning of Christmas
    St. William’s students explore the meaning of Christmas
    February 6, 2026
    by Rae Ann Lynne, parishioner, and Fr. Stephen Wirth, Pastor of St. William’s
    The students of St. William’s Catholic Church of Maddock religious education participated in activities celebrating the liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany.
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  • ‘Empathetic‘  retreat returns to help more adult children of divorce and separation
    ‘Empathetic‘ retreat returns to help more adult children of divorce and separation
    February 6, 2026
    by Kevin J. Jones | Assistant Editor of New Earth
    A preview of the Life Giving Wounds retreat coming up Feb. 27-March 1.
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  • The Lights and Shadows of Social Media
    The Lights and Shadows of Social Media
    February 6, 2026
    by Bishop John Folda | Bishop of Fargo
    For all of its advantages and opportunities, social media can also be perilous. In its less edifying forms, social media can be a platform for idle chatter about nothing. Endless hours spent on social media can never be retrieved, and a wise person should always ask what good will come from the time spent.
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  • How should pro-lifers respond to “I love to sin?”
    How should pro-lifers respond to “I love to sin?”
    January 29, 2026
    by Roxane B. Salonen | New Earth Columnist, Sidewalk Stories
    New Earth's Sidewalk Stories come to us from the sidewalk near an abortion clinic. In this column, we have a reflection on sin, prayer, grace and redemption.
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  • Theology of the Body and desire
    Theology of the Body and desire
    January 29, 2026
    by Timothy Mosser | Respect Life Director, Diocese of Fargo
    First column in a new Theology of the Body series “Our Bodies Tell His Story.” We are finite creatures with infinite desires. How do we find the happiness we desire?
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  • Plan for the future: take the time to plan your estate
    Plan for the future: take the time to plan your estate
    January 28, 2026
    by Steve Schons | Director of Stewardship and Development, Diocese of Fargo
    Our January column on Stewardship discusses estate planning, wills and trusts. Included is a handy guide to financial and personal documents you should have updated and in one place.
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  • “Everything went silent and God said, ‘You are loved.’”
    “Everything went silent and God said, ‘You are loved.’”
    January 27, 2026
    by Kristina Bloomsburg | Assistant editor of New Earth
    As this Jubilee Year comes to an end, faithful of the Diocese of Fargo shared their experience making pilgrimages to the six designated sites within the diocese: Cathedral of St. Mary, Fargo; St. Michael’s, Grand Forks; Maryvale, Valley City; Basilica of St. James, Jamestown; Carmel of Mary, Wahpeton; and St. Therese the Little Flower, Rugby
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  • A renewed life in virtue
    A renewed life in virtue
    January 26, 2026
    by Andrzej Noyszewski | Parishioner of Cathedral of St. Mary, Fargo
    What are the virtues? How can they help us in the new year?
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  • Days of Reflection offer special opportunity for prayer and fellowship
    Days of Reflection offer special opportunity for prayer and fellowship
    January 23, 2026
    by Sister Christina Marie Neumann, OSF | Franciscan Sister of Dillingen
    For many years, people of various ages and walks of life have been benefiting from monthly retreat days at St. Francis Retreat Center in Hankinson, setting time aside for prayer and reflection.
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  • New book brings Michelle Duppong’s writings to us
    New book brings Michelle Duppong’s writings to us
    January 23, 2026
    by Sonia Mullally | Dakota Catholic Action Editor
    Servant of God Michelle Duppong, a Catholic missionary and lay worker, is up for sainthood. Take a look at this review of a new collection of her writings!
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  • Kevin J. Jones joins New Earth as assistant editor
    Kevin J. Jones joins New Earth as assistant editor
    January 23, 2026
    by Kevin J. Jones | Assistant Editor of New Earth
    Kevin J. Jones introduces himself as New Earth's next assistant editor.
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  • What you should know about Catholic Schools Week 2026
    What you should know about Catholic Schools Week 2026
    January 23, 2026
    by Mike Hagstrom | Diocesan Director of Schools
    Schools typically celebrate various aspects of the school community and its traditions. For many students, staff, and families, the week’s observances are a highlight of the school year and make for many lasting memories.
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  • Stories of Faith: Smoothing an ice sheet is like cleansing a soul
    Stories of Faith: Smoothing an ice sheet is like cleansing a soul
    January 15, 2026
    by Paul Braun | Editor of New Earth
    Thoughts on repentance and redemption at the ice rink.
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  • Bishop Folda blesses St. Bernard’s monument as former parish endows cemetery legacy fund
    Bishop Folda blesses St. Bernard’s monument as former parish endows cemetery legacy fund
    January 14, 2026
    by Father Brian Bachmeier | Pastor of churches in Cooperstown, Aneta, Hope, and Jessie
    St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Cemetery in Oriska now hosts a monument for the former St. Bernard's parish. As part of the parish closure process, the St. Bernard's parish council has generously endowed a legacy fund to support other rural cemeteries.
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  • The joy of Marian Consecration
    The joy of Marian Consecration
    January 13, 2026
    by Gavin Haut | Propaedeutic Year Seminarian; St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward, Neb.
    Marian consecration is the best way to begin a life-long, intimate relationship with Mary. If you have considered a Marian consecration in the past, here is your encouragement: begin it now!
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