Who is Near Me is Near the Fire
A Homily on the Vigil of Priestly and Diaconate Ordination On the evening of June 4, 2026 — the vigil before six men were ordained a deacon and priests for
Mass of the Holy Family – Patrick McGuire
During the season of Ordinary Time from June until Labor Day in the Fall, we will be singing a musical setting of the ‘Ordinary’ that I have written, titled “Mass of the Holy Family.”
Lifted Up & new Ascension bas-relief
Lifted Up The mystery at the heart of the Ascension is not a departure. It is a homecoming. That sentence is harder to believe than it sounds. For most of
Rogation Days & Garden Blessings
Consider having your garden blessed as a part of observing Rogation Days this spring!
Vicar General Appointment and 2026 Priestly Assignments
The New Assignments This is the time of year for new priestly assignments from Bishop John Folda of the Diocese of Fargo. Bishop Folda is very thoughtful in making assignments.
Common Evening Prayer (Vespers) on Weekdays of Lent
One new thing I would like to introduce into our daily rhythm of parish life is the common prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours. After the Mass, this common