BismarckVocations

09/28/2026

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08/01/2026

Vocation Celebration – Thursday, Aug 6
The Bismarck-Mandan St. Serra Apostolate, with support from the Catholic Daughters and Knights of Columbus, are hosting a Vocation Celebration on Thursday, August 6 beginning with Mass at 5:30 p.m. celebrated by Bishop Kagan at Our Lady of Victory Chapel on the campus of St. Mary's Central High School. Knoephla, sausage and kraut, kuchen and ice cream treats will be served after Mass, and there will be sausage tasting and competition from 10 different butchers from across the diocese. Come meet and visit with our 20 diocese seminarians, and join in thanksgiving for our priests, deacons, brothers and sisters in religious life and all those in formation for the priesthood and religious life. The event is free, but free-will offering will be accepted to help raise funds for vocations.

07/10/2026

06/09/2026

Ordination to the Holy Priesthood
Deacon Colton Steiner will be ordained a priest for the Bismarck Diocese at the Mass of Holy Ordination Friday, June 12 — the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus— at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. You may watch a livestream of the ordination Mass via the diocese website homepage by clicking on the Cathedral livestream player or on the Cathedral's website, page or YouTube channel.

05/20/2026

Bishop Kagan talks about the origin of the Catholic novena–the ancient devotional practice of focused, nine-day prayer. Rooted in the nine-day wait the Apostles and Virgin Mary spent in the Upper Room before Pentecost, a novena is prayed to seek special graces, honor a saint or prepare for a major feast day. WATCH here:

Bishop Kagan talks about the origin of the Catholic novena–the anci...

05/13/2026

In this week's video, Bishop Kagan tells us not to think of the Ascension of the Lord as an isolated moment, but as the event that brings to a conclusion the act of redemption perfectly accomplished by Jesus Christ, Son of God and Savior of the world.

Bishop Kagan tells us not to think of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord as an isolated moment, but as the event that brings to a conclusion the act ...

05/06/2026

In this week's video, Bishop Kagan explains how the sacrament of confirmation completes the grace of baptism by sealing you with the Holy Spirit and strengthening you for your vocation in life. WATCH here:

Bishop Kagan explains how the sacrament of confirmation completes the grace of baptism by sealing you with the Holy Spirit and strengthening you for your voc...

04/29/2026

Bishop Kagan talks about Saint Catherine of Siena, whose writings and political influence helped shape the Catholic Church during the 14th century, including persuading the papacy to return from Avignon to Rome. We can draw strength and insight from her theological works, her role as a Doctor of the Church and her example of deep personal devotion. WATCH here:

Faith Matters 4.29.26

04/22/2026

Bishop Kagan talks about the Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist (April 25) and his important work of composing the shortest Gospel of the four. Saint Mark's companionship with Saint Peter also gave him insight into the 12 Apostles' first-hand witness of Jesus' public ministry. WATCH here:

Faith Matters 4.22.26

04/08/2026

In this week's video, Bishop Kagan explains how the Scripture readings during the Easter Octave should prompt us to ask ourselves each day of our lives, "Has the Resurrection of Jesus made any difference in my daily life?" WATCH here:

Bishop Kagan explains how the Scripture readings during the Easter Octave should prompt us to ask ourselves each day of our lives, "Has the Resurrection of J...