Jesus statue vandalized outside Fargo cathedral "Our response is prayer for the individual or individuals involved," said a spokesman for the Catholic Diocese of Fargo. "Our hope is that those responsible may someday experience their own encounter with the face of Christ." Written By: C.S. Hagen | × A statue of Jesus Christ in the courtyard of St. Mary's Cathedral in downtown Fargo was vandalized over the weekend. C.S. Hagen / The Forum FARGO — A statue of Jesus Christ in front of St. Mary's Cathedral in downtown Fargo was vandalized over the weekend. Someone covered the face of the white marble statue with black spray paint, and the motive is unclear.