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Michelle Duppong
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On December 29, 2014, Michelle was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer while serving as the Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Bismarck Diocese. Before that, Duppong had served as a FOCUS missionary for six years. She battled the disease with perseverance and a docile spirit until December 25, 2015, when she passed away at the age of 31. On November 1st, 2022, Bishop David Kagan celebrated the Opening Mass for the Cause of Canonization.
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Media Coverage of Michelle
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February 2026 Articles about Michelle
Spiritual Direction.com: Michelle Duppong: North Dakota’s Servant of God
NCR: 7 Things to Know About Servant of God Michelle Duppong
LA Catholics: Servant of God Michelle Duppong
Catholic Store.com: Book
EWTN: Hope in the Depths of Suffering
GoFundMe: Anne Ambuul’s Fight Against Cancer
Amazing Catechists: Servant of God Michelle Duppong
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Radiating Joy MovieWatch on demand now!
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- The Catholic Travel Guide: Haymarsh, ND
- 2026 SEEK Conference with hosts Gian Gamboa and Desirae Sifuentes.
- American Saints & Causes: Michelle Duppong
- NCR: God Is Merciful — Assisted Suicide Is Not
- Don't Waste Your Suffering: Grace Was Already at Work
- NCR: SEEK 2026: Students Inspired to Bring Faith Home
- Twelve Tips for Sainthood from Servant of God Michelle Duppong catholicmom.com
- Archbishop Hebda Youtube video Nov 2025
- Dominican Dimensions: Servant of God Michelle Duppong podcast with Fr Michael Donahue, OP on St Gabriel Catholic Radio
- Rosary Army giving campaign
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National Catholic Register: ‘The Joy of Knowing Jesus’: The Holy Witness of Michelle Duppong
Aleteia: Canonization process opens to declare FOCUS missionary saint
Catholic News Agency: Did a saint work in Catholic campus ministry? Bismarck diocese opens inquire for Michelle Duppong
The Pillar: ‘Very passionate, very joyful’ – FOCUS missionary’s canonization cause opens
ChurchPop: Canonization Process Opened for FOCUS Missionary Who Died of Cancer at Age 31
Religión en Liberta: De misiones… ¿en la universidad? No solo es posible: también podría ser cosa de santos
FOCUS: Interview with Msgr. Shea
Catholic News Herald: Kelly Henson: Closer to Heaven by Christmas
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