April 1, 2020 | Issue 4
Greetings!

Life for everyone has shifted dramatically over the past three weeks. Please know you are in our prayers. Now more than ever, the students need their Catholic faith.

Check out our student spotlight, digital ministry, and the annual Bike Race and Ride below. Stay up to date at bison Catholic .org.

Upcoming Events
April 12
Easter Sunday
(stream Mass on our Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages)

April 24-25
Digital Bike Race and Ride (See more details below)


See the full calendar of events here .
Student Spotlight
Asher Mesereau is freshman at NDSU studying social science education. He is from Plymouth, MN. This Easter, Asher will be joining the Church! Please join us in prayer for Asher and those coming into the Church this Easter.

Here's why Asher is excited to join the Church: “The main reason I decided to join the Church was the Holy Eucharist. When I grew up communion for us was just bread and grape juice, and was just a symbol. I remember the first time I went to Mass, and they consecrated the host, I had never felt Christ’s presence like that before. I knew from that point on that the Lord was calling me to join the church!”
bison Catholic News
Digital Ministry
Serving the students doesn't stop, even when campus closes. We are still able to livestream Mass, have Bible studies and bison Catholic nights online, as well as spiritual direction with the students. You can see our ministry update HERE

Please join us in prayer as we pray for our students, all healthcare workers, and those at risk during the pandemic.
Msgr. Schlesselmann and Fr. Cheney celebrating Mass via livestream
Zoom Bible Studies
Distance isn't a barrier for Bible studies. Our FOCUS and student missionaries have moved weekly Bible study online for the rest of the semester. While not ideal, the students are still able to continue fellowship and study. Check out one of the Bible studies below!
NDSU Women's Bible Study meeting virtually
Sisters of Life Virtual Visits
We were blessed to have the Sisters of Life visit us from their convent March 30 - April 1. During their virtual visit, the sisters hosted women's night, had spiritual direction, and prayed with the students during their Holy Hour.

Check out the video they sent to the students below.
Upcoming bison Catholic Events

The Bike Race is still on!

Given the unique circumstances, the race will continue online with the first ever digital race AND IT'S NEVER BEEN EASIER TO RIDE! Here's what you need to know:

The race will be different in two ways:
1- Riders will submit their miles biked from anywhere in the world via STRAVA
2- There is no set amount of miles you need to ride! Yes, that's correct. Riders will bike as few or as many miles as they would like (up to 25 miles per registrant).

To win the race, NDSU has to have the most registered riders, the most logged miles, and the most money raised. And, we need your help!

Not a student, not a problem! Anyone can register to ride in the Bike Race. Register today with the link below.
Support the Mission

Pray about joining our sustained giving program

You can support the Newman Center through regular gifts and even automatic giving.

Visit our e-giving website or email Joe at  joe@bisoncatholic.org  to learn more!

Featured: NDSU students at SLS20 in Phoenix, AZ this January