Michelle Duppong has been singled out by Bismarck’s Catholic bishop as having lived a life of heroic virtue. Throughout the centuries, only 11 formally recognized saints have been from the United States, and none from the Dakotas. But if the Vatican finds Bishop David Kagan’s assessment sound, North Dakota will break new spiritual ground.
Recently ordained priest Fr. Grant Dvorak of Bismarck will serve Trinity Catholic Schools as a high school teacher and chaplain. We spoke with Dvorak to learn more about what drew him to a life dedicated to serving God.
(Bismarck, ND) The Diocese of Bismarck is investigating the possibility of canonization of a North Dakota woman. Bishop David Kagan says Michelle Duppong had a great and joyful faith that she shared. The bishop says Duppong was the driving force behind the creation of the THIRST Eucharistic Conference held in Bismarck. He says after her death in 2015, he received letters
Michelle Duppong (1985-2015), who died of cancer, was a missionary for FOCUS (the Fellowship of Catholic University Students) and Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Diocese of Bismarck.