 As a Church and a nation, we are polarized and divided. In his encyclical Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis urged all people of good will to seek “a better kind of politics, one truly at the service of the common good” (no. 154). As fellow parishioners we seek the truth together, listening to each other with open minds and hearts, identifying common values, so we can bring the light of our faith to the public square. Join in the U.S. Bishops the Bishops campaign Civilize It: A Better Kind of Politics.
Join us for a farewell reception for Fr. Dawit Wubishet on Thursday, September 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Gathering Space. Father Dawit has served as resident priest for the last year and will be moving to Ethiopia in October for his next assignment. Please register below for the reception so we can have a good count of those attending. See you there! Cultivating Wisdom- A Tiny Retreat will take place on Wednesday, September 23, from 1:00-3:30 in Oldershaw Hall at the St. Nicholas campus. We will explore how our spirituality develops as the years go by and cultivate the wisdom our lifetime with God yields.
Sign up by Sept. 21 by contacting Sue Garthwaite [email protected]
Believe it or not Shoebox Christmas is right around the corner!
Our wrapping event is September 18th from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and September 19th from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. All gifts go to children on the Reservations in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Our gift is often the only one a child will receive. Come join us with gifts to put in shoeboxes, scissors and tape to wrap them. See page 8 of the bulletin for details and other ways to donate to this worthy parish project.
“Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, ‘I have seen the Lord.’”
On Wednesday evening, July 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Nicholas courtyard, we will celebrate the feast day of St. Mary Magdalene. Mary Signatur will offer the reflection. All are welcome. Join Sr. Francine for her final vows at St. Mary at 9:30 a.m. this Saturday, June 11, 2026 Mass will be led by Bishop John Siemianowski
At the age of nineteen, after a powerful and moving dream, I felt called to take the next step. With the consent and blessing of my parents, I entered a period of discernment that led me to the Congregation of the Sisters of the Visitation of Saint Mary, where I continue to live my vocation with joy.
After my first religious profession, I was missioned to study pedagogy and formation for three years. I then served for five years in our mission in Burkina Faso, teaching children and accompanying families. This mission was both beautiful and challenging, as the presence of jihadist violence forced us to live with daily uncertainty. Yet even there, God’s fidelity sustained us. Because of the growing needs of our Congregation, I was later sent to Divin College in Iowa, USA, to pursue intercultural studies and Theology. This new mission has allowed me to deepen my understanding of cultures, strengthen my formation, and prepare myself to serve the Church in a broader and more compassionate way. Through all these experiences- war, mission, study, and community life—I have learned a simple but profound truth that I carry in my heart and wish to share with everyone: The Holy Trinity loves us deeply. We serve God in the Church, trusting that He will never abandon us. Sister Francine Mave Lonu |
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