WHO WE ARE
A faith-based community rooted in compassion, dignity, and a long-standing commitment to serving others.
For generations, SMP Health – St. Catherine has provided compassionate, faith-based care to the Fargo-Moorhead community. With two campuses in Fargo, our team supports residents and families through every stage of care.
As a ministry of SMP Health, SMP Health – St. Catherine is sponsored by the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation—a Catholic health care system grounded in service, compassion, and the belief that every person is a gift.
At SMP Health – St. Catherine, residents find more than care—they find a place to heal, live, and grow.
Our Mission
Inspired by the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation, SMP Health – St. Catherine serves those in our care with respect and compassion as we strive to fulfill the healing mission of Jesus.
OUR VALUES
Our work is guided by a shared set of values that shape every interaction and decision (RESPECT):
- Relationships
We build meaningful connections among residents, families, staff, and the community. - Environment
We create a welcoming, home-like setting that supports dignity, independence, and connection. - Stewardship
We responsibly use the gifts and resources entrusted to us. - People-Directed Care
We honor each resident’s choices and support their independence and individuality. - Ethical Care
We follow the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services in all we do. - Compassion
We care for each person with respect, empathy, and understanding. - Teamwork
We work together with integrity and a shared commitment to serving others.
A LEGACY OF CARE
SMP Health – St. Catherine has served the Fargo-Moorhead community for decades, growing and evolving to meet the needs of residents and families.
From its early beginnings to today, the organization has remained committed to providing high-quality care rooted in faith, compassion, and service.
- North Campus: Serving the community for over 60 years
- South Campus: Serving the community for more than 45 years
SPONSORED BY THE SISTERS OF MARY OF THE PRESENTATION
SMP Health – St. Catherine is part of SMP Health, sponsored by the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation. Their mission continues to guide our work today, shaping our commitment to compassionate care and service to others.
The Sisters of Mary of the Presentation arrived in the United States at the turn of the Twentieth Century as exiles from religious persecution in their native France. At the request of the pastor of the Irish parish in Spring Valley, Illinois in 1903, the Sisters established St. Margaret’s Hospital. Thus modestly began the history of SMP Health which is now headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota and comprised of 8 healthcare ministries in North Dakota.
ETHICAL & RELIGIOUS DIRECTIVES
As a Catholic health care provider, SMP Health – St. Catherine follows the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, which guide our approach to care and decision-making.
SMP Health Logo And Symbolism
An appropriate understanding of the mission of SMP Health and its ministries requires that we continually acknowledge our source in the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation. Their sponsorship is never to be overlooked and we perpetuate this relationship in our logo as well as in the name of our organization.
SMP Health – St. Catherine is a ministry of SMP Health. The abbreviation “SMP” pertains to the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation. The organization’s “official” name is the “Sisters of Mary of the Presentation Health System.”
Our ministry logo for St. Catherine incorporates the emblem of the Sister of Mary of the Presentation to identify and perpetuate the Sisters as the source of our ministry, its mission, history and identity.
The Emblem of the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation
In 1982 the General Chapter of the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation agreed to this oval symbol as a common community symbol to indicate membership in the Congregation.
The symbolism is explained by the Sisters as follows:
The Cross represents Jesus Christ our Savior.
The M represents Mary whose daughters we are.
The Oval signifies the Church and our Congregation.
The Cross is rooted in the earth where our lives and ministry take place.
The SMPHS logo is comprised of four fundamental elements:
1. The oval emblem of the Sisters
2. The name “St. Catherine”
3. The line under the name
4. An italicized “SMP Health” underneath the horizontal line to identify St. Catherine as part of SMP Health.
Partnerships
Achievements
TWO CAMPUSES, ONE COMMUNITY
SMP Health – St. Catherine provides care at two Fargo locations, each offering unique features while sharing the same mission and values.
North Campus
Home to Prairie Rose, a secure memory care community designed to support individuals living with dementia.
South Campus
Offers a community-centered environment with an intergenerational child care program that fosters meaningful connections between residents and children.
What Families Are Saying
The staff at SMP have been amazing with my father in memory care. They truly care about their residents. I would highly recommend this facility.
Staff are kind and caring.