Paul Braun / New Earth

Paul Braun is editor of New Earth, the news publication of the Diocese of Fargo, North Dakota, and director of communications for the Diocese of Fargo.

Articles by Paul Braun / New Earth

The Christ in Death statue after restoration on display at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Fargo, North Dakota. Credit: New Earth/submitted photo

Grandmother, grandchildren work to restore Fargo cathedral statue destroyed by vandal

May 20, 2023 / 07:00 am

Artist Marilyn Loegering is no stranger to difficult projects, but even she was shocked at what she saw in late January.

Maryvale from the air. The property is nearly 500 acres in size, and borders the Sheyenne River. Courtesy of the Diocese of Fargo

A new beginning for Maryvale: Diocese of Fargo to assume operations at retreat center

Oct 15, 2022 / 08:00 am

Nestled among nearly 500 acres of woods and wilderness north of Valley City in North Dakota, the Maryvale Retreat Center has been a cornerstone of religious activity and spiritual growth to Catholics and Protestants alike for nearly six decades.