North Dakota dioceses team up for charitable event Dec. 1–3

Bishop John Folda, Diocese of Fargo, and Bishop David Kagan, Diocese of Bismarck, have announced a special giving opportunity for all Catholics in North Dakota called #GiveNDCatholic. This first-ever, joint fundraising event for the Diocese of Fargo and the Diocese of Bismarck gives all Catholics in North Dakota an opportunity to support their favorite Catholic organizations and charities on Dec. 1–3.

A designated, secure website link will be created and featured on both dioceses’ websites, which will allow anyone to choose Catholic organizations and charities highlighted by each diocese. Both bishops have selected the Catholic organizations and charities they want to focus on for this inaugural #GiveNDCatholic event.

This special three-day donation event helps kick off the charitable season, promotes year-end giving, and brings the North Dakota Catholic Community together to give thanks for all the blessings God has bestowed on them. The event is being held at the same time as the #GivingTuesday event, which is a 24-hour, global day of online giving held on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.

An exciting benefit of donating to this inaugural #GiveNDCatholic event is that $25,000 has been secured to be used as matching gifts for the first $25,000 raised in each diocese. Donations of any size are appreciated, and all donations qualify for a charitable tax contribution. Donations may be made online or mailed directly to each diocese. More information and a list of all the Catholic organizations and charities will appear in the next issue of the New Earth and Dakota Catholic Action.