Come away for a day of retreat at Maryvale, Valley City. You have a choice of either Friday, Aug 28 or Saturday, Aug 29, 2026. The theme this year is based off of Bishop Folda's pastoral letter - "Go, Make Disciples"
These retreats are primarily for those involved in catechesis, however, all are welcome.
There will be time for silent reflection, Mass, lunch, sharing and a chance to enjoy the beautiful grounds. The day will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. All participants are asked to bring their bible. It will be helpful to bring along pen and paper to journal with and a bible. Registration deadline is Friday, Aug 14.
The “Mass for God’s Children” is a Memorial Mass for children who have died before baptism and is offered to families as a way to remember and celebrate the lives of children who have been lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant or young child death. A memorial rose and naming card will be provided for families who have lost a child. Please register if you would like to attend and/or if you would like to memorialized a beloved child.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day) at 5:30 p.m.
A meal will be served following Mass in the social hall. A free-will offering will be collected to fund the Father Didier Memorial Scholarship Fund at Holy Spirit. For more info, call the parish office at 701-232-5900.
Father Didier was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Fargo on June 4, 2005, and served as parochial vicar at Holy Spirit Church until his death on September 6, 2005. To learn more about Father Didier, please visit the website: www.fatherdarin.com
Dr. Ryan Anderson, president of the Ethics and Public Policy
Center, invites us to read the Declaration of Independence
alongside the opening chapters of Genesis and to consider the
vision of the human person the two hold in common, and how
we have lived up to that vision as a country after 250 years.
Conscience & Courage in Law retreat for judges, lawyers, law professionals and law students.
Sept. 11-13 at Stiklestad Lodge, Ft Ransom.
Keynote by Dr. Teresa Collett, law professor at University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Panel discussions and liturgy. Details and Registration at www.conscienceandcourage.org
Discover Faith and Culture through the Diocese of Fargo’s new Catholic Formation Initiative, featuring comprehensive five-hour classes this fall and spring. Coming this fall is the first class! The Human Person- The Foundation of All Rights and Dignity.
Fall Dinner at St. Benedict Church, Horace
Sept. 20
Noon - 2 pm.
8547 Front Street, Horace
Famous Ham Dinner, Apple and Pumpkin Desserts, Harvest Market and Silent Auction.
40 Days for Life Fall Campaign Kickoff 11 a.m.
Sept. 23 Women’s Care Center at 220 U.S. Hwy 75 in Moorhead. Pray and
fast to end abortion. www.40daysforlife.com/en/moorhead
St. Anthony’s Fall Bazaar is Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Games for kids, bake sale, maker’s market, book sale, plants, pie wheel, silent auction.
Turkey dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Adults $15, children $8, ages 5 and under free, and family $50.
Take-out available.
In Grand Forks St. Mary's Church, 216 Belmont Rd. hosts their annual Chicken & Meatball Dinner on Sunday, Sept. 27 11:30 am - 2:30 pm.
Menu: Chicken & dressing, meatballs, potatoes & gravy, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls, beverages and dessert. Take out meal available.
Adult 12 & older $15; Children 5-11 $8; Children 4 & under free. Credit cards accepted.
Annual Fall Supper at St Cecilia’s Church in Velva
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 4-7 p.m.
Serving Swiss Steak, homemade mashed potatoes,
corn, coleslaw & apple pie or pumpkin pie. Dine-in and to-go/delivery options.
Raffle tickets for prizes (need not be present to win). Farmers market with baked goods and garden produce.
George Weigel, author of many works including: “To Sanctify the World,” will discuss Pope St. John Paul II, Pope Leo XIV and the Church in our day.
The event is free and open to the public, Sunday, September 27 at 4 p.m. at the social hall of Sts. Anne and Joachim, Fargo.
St. Agatha’s Fall Supper.
Sunday, Sept. 27 4:30-7 p.m. at
Hope American Legion.
Turkey, meatballs, mashed potatoes,
gravy, corn, dressing, squash coleslaw and pie!
To-Go meals are available.