Happy Holy Week

April 1, 2026

Greetings!

Happy Holy Week! As we near the Easter Triduum, we invite you to pray for all our young adults at NDSU who will be entering into the Catholic Faith this Easter. This past month, students were able to attend the Belcourt Mission Trip, Decora and start preparing for the Bike Race. Read all about it in this month's newsletter!

Student Spotlight

Each month we highlight a student whose faith has been strengthened through the Newman Center. This month, we are grateful to feature Grace.

Grace Crandall is a senior at NDSU. She is from Andover, MN and is studying Exercise Science. She is engaged to Will, who will also be entering the Church this Easter. Here is what Grace wanted to share:

"The Newman Center has been such an important part of my faith journey. Through the Bible study I joined and the events I attended, I found a community of people who welcomed me, guided me, and showed me what it looks like to live out my faith. Their support led me to become confirmed in 2024, and now I continue to grow alongside others, sharing in the joy of faith together."

bisonCatholic News

OCIA Candidates and Catechumens

This year we have 17 students from the Newman Center who will be entering the Church. Please join me in prayer as we near the Easter Vigil.

Zachary Moore	Nathan Levorson	Avery Nothdurft
Bella Carlstrom	Olivia Fearing	Skyla Ward
Isabel Grundstrom	Victoria DeKeyser	John Stier
LeiLani Ringer	Rian Struss	Madison Johnson
Hunter Gruba	Grace Odenbach	Isaac Friese
Davis Ginsburg	Ray Vasquez

Decora

A few weeks ago, nearly 75 women gathered at Newman for a two day women's retreat, Decora. The attendees were able to hear keynote talks from Sr. Jane Dominic, January Donovan, Msgr. Schlesselmann and Natalie Aughinbaugh. They also spent time together in prayer and fellowship. Both the Nashville Dominican's and Sisters of Life were able to visit us during this retreat and provide spiritual direction for our young adults.

Photos from Decora Women's Retreat

Belcourt Mission Trip

Over spring break, 20 students travelled to St. Ann's in Belcourt, ND for a Mission Trip.

While there, they helped with several renovation projects at the church. They also were able to assist with a parish reconciliation retreat for the children of the parish.

41st Annual Bike Race and Ride

Join us Saturday, April 25th for our 41st Annual Bike Race and Ride!

Help the Bison defend the coveted Bike Race Trophy by riding in the race, fundraising to support our continued ministries to the students of NDSU, or by volunteering to help on race day!

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Newman Living Housing Expansion

Know a student coming to NDSU or currently at NDSU? We still have some apartments available! Please share our expanded housing options with students who are looking for a faith-filled community. Current available options are listed below!