Bismarck Diocese

Bismarck Diocese The Bismarck Diocese serves over 60,000 Catholics across 23 counties in western North Dakota. Most Reverend David D. Kagan, D.D., P.A., J.C.L.

The Bismarck Diocese includes the following North Dakota counties: Adams, Billings, Bowman, Burke, Burleigh, Divide, Dunn, Emmons, Golden Valley, Grant, Hettinger, McKenzie, McLean, Mercer, Morton, Mountrail, Oliver, Renville, Sioux, Slope, Stark, Ward and Williams. is the current bishop of Bismarck.

The October issue of the Dakota Catholic Action is online now! Read about the upcoming diaconate ordination of one of ou...
09/05/2026

The October issue of the Dakota Catholic Action is online now! Read about the upcoming diaconate ordination of one of our seminarians in Rome, a remarkable stash of relics uncovered at one of our rural parishes, an introduction to Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, a listing of fall dinner across the diocese and so much more. READ it here: https://bismarckdiocese.com/dca

📌 JOB OPENING 📌The Bismarck Diocese is hiring a Director of Communications and Media Services. This person serves as the...
08/28/2026

📌 JOB OPENING 📌
The Bismarck Diocese is hiring a Director of Communications and Media Services. This person serves as the official spokesperson for the bishop and oversees the communication needs of the diocese and resources required. Primary duties include: planning, developing and implementing media strategies to transmit diocesan news and information to the people throughout the diocese using assorted media platforms such as print, website, social media, video and photos; seeking, writing and editing material for the Dakota Catholic Action (DCA) diocesan monthly magazine and other digital platforms; managing the content and updates of the diocesan website and internal communications to clergy and parishes; maintaining effective working relationships with parishes, schools and other entities affiliated with the diocese; fielding calls from the external news media and facilitating interview requests. Go to https://bismarckdiocese.com/job-openings for more information.

08/25/2026

School Bells are ringing and our Seminarians are anxious to begin a new year! This pix taken at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, St. Louis and submitted by Fr. Steven Vetter, Vocation Director. Sending our prayers to ALL!

It’s “new man” orientation at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. See if you can spot our “new guy” on campus...
08/25/2026

It’s “new man” orientation at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. See if you can spot our “new guy” on campus…Seminarian Aaron Ripplinger. Please pray for Aaron and all 20 of our seminarians in formation for our diocese.

You're invited to check out what's happening with the Encounter School of Ministry. encounterschool.org/bismarck
08/24/2026

You're invited to check out what's happening with the Encounter School of Ministry.
encounterschool.org/bismarck

Join in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul 5K Friends of the Poor Walk on Sunday, Sept. 27. The walk begins at the Serto...
08/23/2026

Join in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul 5K Friends of the Poor Walk on Sunday, Sept. 27. The walk begins at the Sertoma Park Community Center in Bismarck at 4 p.m. Registration is at 3:30 p.m., or you may pre-register at svdpbismarck.org. This is a noncompetitive walk/run to raise money for the poor in our local community. The Cathedral Knights of Columbus will provide a picnic lunch following the walk. There is no registration fee, but free will donations are much appreciated.

Are you or someone you know struggling in a marriage? The diocesan program for troubled marriages called Corazon (Spanis...
08/22/2026

Are you or someone you know struggling in a marriage? The diocesan program for troubled marriages called Corazon (Spanish for heart) is available the weekend of Sept. 25-27. Couples who may be in a marriage in crisis are encouraged to attend a weekend. All confidences are kept and privacy for anyone inquiring about or attending a Corazon weekend is a priority. For questions, contact Amanda at 701-204-7205. For couple registration or additional information, visit bismarckdiocese.com/corazon.

08/20/2026

The diocesan offices will be closed today, August 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to allow the staff to attend a funeral. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

08/10/2026

🇨🇦 International Peace Garden Mass Aug. 16 🇺🇸
All are welcome to the International Peace Garden Mass on Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Burdick Auditorium for the Performing Arts at the music camp (park pass required). The celebrant is Archbishop Murray Chatlain from the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. The rosary in five languages starts at 11:30 a.m. The celebration of the Mass for peace follows the rosary. There will be a catered lunch after Mass for a cost of $20 (age 12 and under eat free). The International Peace Garden Mass was started in 1960 and held annually until Covid, then started up again in 2024.

August is National Make-A-Will Month, serving as an annual reminder to create a new legal will or update an existing one...
08/08/2026

August is National Make-A-Will Month, serving as an annual reminder to create a new legal will or update an existing one to protect your family and secure your legacy. Consider this free option made available by the Bismarck Diocese. Find more information at https://bismarckdiocese.com/freewill

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520 N Washington Street
Bismarck, ND
58501

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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