This retreat is inspired by the prayer methods and exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, led by Fr. Sean Mulligan at Maryvale Retreat Center in Valley City, ND. A silent retreat is a time to listen to God in a new way, while getting some rest. See https://www.fargodiocese.org/womens-retreat
Sister Annella Guild Recollection Day. May 31, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in St. Joseph, Minn. Open to all, $15 registration fee. More information at sisterannella.org/recollection-day/
Msgr. Daniel Pilon celebrates his 50th anniversary as a priest May 31 at St. Michael’s Church in Grand Forks. Mass begins at 5:00 PM. Reservations for the dinner after Mass have closed.
Location: Bichler Farm located NE of the Grotto, signs easily posted.
9:30 a.m. registration. 10 a.m. Walk and/or drive ATV to assist with transportation. Lunch/fellowship: 12:30 to 1 p.m. Please volunteer with your ATV. For additional information, contact Lori Bichler at [email protected].
Share some time together. Strengthen your relationship. Learn about your Catholic faith and gain exposure to the religious life. June 11-13 and July 9-11, 2026.
For more information contact Sr. Mary Ruth at [email protected]. Register at ndfranciscans.org/.
Holy Cross Church in West Fargo is throwing a going away/retirement party for Father Phil Ackerman on Wednesday, June 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the church social hall.
The parishes of St. Leo’s and St. Thomas will hold a retirement celebration for Fr. James Ermer on Sunday, June 21 at St. Leo’s Church in Casselton.
Evening prayer will be at 4 p.m. followed by a picnic.
Young women, “Come & See” what life is like as a Hankinson Franciscan. Learn more about the religious life that we live in our community. Explore your vocation. June 26-28, and August 21-23. 102 6th St SE, Hankinson. Sign up at our website at ndfranciscans.org/vocation-events.html If you wish to arrange another time, please reach out to Sr. Mary Ruth at [email protected]
A program for widowed, separated and divorced. June 26-28 at the St. Francis Retreat Center in Hankinson, starts Friday at 6:30 p.m., ends Sunday at 4 p.m. “Let go of the pain and get ready to live again. Real results, real hope.” For more information and an application, contact Bonnie (Fargo) at 701-318-0949, or leave a message on our hotline at 701-277-8784.
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.
Have you, or someone you know, suffered from the physical, emotional, or spiritual effects of a past abortion? Rachel’s Vineyard offers a safe, non-judgmental and confidential weekend retreat for anyone – including women, men, couples, grandparents or siblings - who struggle with the feelings of loss or guilt that can accompany an abortion experience.
The weekend begins on Friday evening and concludes on Sunday afternoon.
For more information, contact, Sherry at 701-520-1229, Respect Life Office at 701-356-7910, or email [email protected]. All inquiries are strictly confidential.