The North Dakota Catholic Conference

04/19/2026

The Catechism of the Catholic Church on Just War Doctrine.

04/07/2026

At a time when there is so much war, violence, and division around the world, let's pray urgently for peace. Pope Leo XIV has declared this a Jubilee Year (January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027) devoted to remembering St. Francis of Assisi, who died 800 years ago. St. Francis was deeply committed to peace and composed his famous prayer that we can all offer this year:

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

03/31/2026

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the foundation of the United States of America, it is good to recognize the unique Catholic contributions to our country. The National Catholic Prayer Breakfast put together a remarkable video that does just that. Watch it here:

A beautiful video highlighting the contributions of Catholics over the past 250 years. This was the opener to the 2026 NCPB held in Washington, DC on March 1...

01/19/2026

North Dakota's 2026 Annual Pro-Life Conference, being sponsored by the North Dakota Family Alliance, is this Thursday, January 22, 2026, starting at 9:30 am, at the Heritage Center's Russell Reid Auditorium in Bismarck.

There will be several local North Dakota champions for life speaking at the conference:

-Katie Vidmar, Founder of The Body Literacy Project, National Women's Health Consultant
-Jeannie Nasers, Executive Director of Christian Adoption Services
-Senator Janne Myrdal, State Senator, District 19, Chair of ND Legislative Pro-Life Caucus
-Bridget Turbide, Executive Director of North Dakota Right To Life
-Dr. David Tamisiea, Executive Director of North Dakota Catholic Conference

Tickets are $25 or they can be purchased at a group rate by calling 701-355-6425. For more information or to buy tickets online, go to the North Dakota Family Alliance webpage at www.ndfamilyalliance.org.

We'll see you there!

01/18/2026

UPDATE * UPDATE * UPDATE Due to freezing weather conditions, the North Dakota March for Life and rally will now be held INDOORS today at Zion Lutheran Church, located at 413 E Ave. D. Use the south door for entry. The event will NOT be held at the capitol building. Questions? Call Virginia @ 701-471-0725.

01/17/2026

The annual North Dakota March for Life will take place this Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 2:00 pm on the Capitol steps in Bismarck. Bismarck Mandan Right to LIfe Chapter invites you join the march at the Capitol and afterwards come for prayer, a reception, and several addresses at Zion Lutheran Church, located at 413 E Ave. D. Use the south door for entry. Questions? Call Virginia @ 701-471-0725.

01/17/2026

Yesterday, the Trump administration issued an Interim Final Rule that allows foreign-born religious workers under R-1 visas to stay in the United States after their 5-year period expires without having to leave the country for a year to begin a subsequent R-1 visa. This means our beloved foreign-born priests and sisters can continue working in North Dakota without disruption. See the USCCB's press release on this Interim Final Rule: https://www.usccb.org/news/2026/administrations-regulatory-change-truly-significant-step-support-essential-religious.

01/16/2026

Join the thousands of Catholics across the country praying for the protection of human life. Starting on January 16, participants are invited to pray for, learn about, and offer small sacrifices for the protection of human life.

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Join Catholics across the country praying for the protection of human life!

12/26/2025

North Dakota Pro-Life Tax Credit Opportunity: In the spirit of Christmas giving, North Dakotans have an opportunity to help mothers and babies in need in North Dakota. Please consider making an end-of-the-year donation to a women's pregnancy center, maternity home, or adoption agency by December 31, 2025, and get a tax credit on your 2025 North Dakota tax return. This is a concrete and very practical way to show your love for both mothers in need and their babies. We love them both!

Under North Dakota law, individuals and businesses can receive an income tax credit on their North Dakota state tax return for contributing to (1) a child-placing agency licensed by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (e.g., Catholic Charities of North Dakota), (2) a nonprofit maternity home located in North Dakota (e.g., the St. Gianna Maternity Home in Minto), or (3) a pregnancy help center recognized by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (e.g., the Women's Care Centers across the state).

This is a dollar-for-dollar tax credit based upon your North Dakota tax liability and costs nothing beyond what you already owe. The tax credit may not exceed 50% of the taxpayer's tax liability (before tax credits) or $2,500, whichever is less. To qualify for the current tax year, contributions must be made by December 31, 2025.

Please consult with your tax advisor with any questions about this tax credit and your specific tax situation. Thank you for your generosity!

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The North Dakota Catholic Conference wishes you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year! Thank you for all your support this past year for our efforts to make sure the Church's voice is heard and advocated for in matters of public policy in North Dakota. May God bless you and your loved ones abundantly in the coming year!