Pastoral Ministry Days 2027

RADIATE: Living and Sharing Our Catholic Faith 

Presentations by Msgr. James Shea

Sun-Tues, Feb. 28 – March 2, 2027 | Terra Sancta Retreat Center | Registration Deadline: February 19, 2027 | Cost: $105* Registration Fee. (*$10 Early Bird Discount if registered by Jan. 30th.) Overnight lodging is available for an additional cost.
The Catholic faith is not simply something we teach, but a life we are called to live. And what we have received as a gift, we are called to share. Pastoral Ministry Days 2027 will gather those who serve the Church throughout the Diocese of Rapid City for a time of prayer, formation, fellowship, and renewal. With the theme “Living and Sharing Our Catholic Faith,” we will reflect on the connection between our own life of faith and our call to serve others. Those who minister in the Church are invited first to be renewed in their own relationship with Christ, allowing the beauty and truth of the Gospel to take deeper root in their lives. From that lived encounter, our ministry becomes more than programs, activities, or responsibilities—it becomes a witness. Through inspiring talks, prayer, conversation, and fellowship, we will be encouraged to live our Catholic faith with greater joy and conviction and to share the transforming hope of the Gospel with those entrusted to our care.

Msgr. James P. Shea

Msgr. James P. Shea is a priest of the Diocese of Bismarck and has served as the sixth president of the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, since 2009. He was appointed president at the age of 34, becoming the youngest college or university president in the United States at the time. He is widely recognized as a gifted Catholic speaker and has presented at major Catholic gatherings including the National Eucharistic Congress, SEEK, and the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast.

A native of North Dakota, Msgr. Shea grew up on a family farm near Hazelton as the oldest of eight children. He studied philosophy at The Catholic University of America as a Basselin Scholar, earning a Bachelor of Philosophy and a Licentiate in Philosophy. He continued his studies in Rome at the Pontifical Gregorian University and the Pontifical Lateran University while completing his seminary formation at the Pontifical North American College. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Bismarck in 2002.

Msgr. Shea is known for his engaging presentation style and his ability to connect the Catholic faith with the questions and challenges of contemporary life. His speaking and ministry frequently emphasize the beauty of the Catholic faith, the importance of a life rooted in Christ, and the call to live with purpose, courage, and hope.

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