After Fargo Bishop Samuel Aquila was named Archbishop of Denver on May 29, 2012, Bismarck Bishop David Kagan was named apostolic administrator for the Fargo Diocese on July 18, 2012. Bishop Kagan served both the Bismarck and Fargo dioceses until a new bishop was named.

On April 8, 2013, Pope Francis appointed Msgr. John Thomas Folda, a priest from the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, to be the eighth bishop of Fargo.

In this week's Dash Report, Bishop Kagan reflects on his time as apostolic administrator for the Diocese of Fargo, an appointment that will end on June 19, 2013, the date of the episcopal ordination and installation of Msgr. Folda as Bishop of Fargo.

Bishop Kagan offers a suggestion for those wanting to have a spiritually rich Holy Week as we prepare for Easter.

Bishop of Bismarck David Kagan urges all to contact N.D. governor Jack Dalrymple (701-328-2200) and respectfully encourage him to sign legislation that protects the right to life of all.

For the latest updates on the happenings at the N.D. state legislature, visit ndcatholic.org.

Bishop of Bismarck, ND David Kagan offers an brief explanation of the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits and how it affects the pontificate of Pope Francis.

Bishop of Bismarck, North Dakota David Kagan comments on the current papal conclave and how Catholics should participate in the historic event.