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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Deacon Anthony “Tony” McDonald, a fluent Dakota speaker, was the first American Indian to be ordained a Catholic deacon in the Diocese of Fargo. His favorite words were "There is no success without God.”
by Sister Jacinta Marie of the Queen of Heaven | Novice at Carmel of Mary
For one who does not enjoy overly complicated things, I took great joy in realizing that “God is love, and that’s enough.” These words became a short prayer and simple reminder of the “one thing necessary.”