Diocesan COVID-19 Update

Share this post Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin On May 13, 2021, Bishop Vetter issued the following update to diocesan Covid-19 protocols. It has been a long 15 months as we have been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to pray for each other and make small sacrifices for the […]

Year of the Family

Pope Francis launched the “Amoris Laetitia Family” Year on March 19, 2021, the five-year anniversary of the publication of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia on the beauty and joy of love in the family. The “Amoris Laetitia Family” Year is a time to reflect and gain a deeper appreciation of Amoris Laetitia and concretely experience […]

Year of Saint Joseph

Share this post Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Dec. 8, 2020 to Dec. 8 2021 In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis proclaimed a special “Year of St. Joseph.” It is a wonderful opportunity to […]

Fr. John Miller

May 5, 1948 – September 22, 2021 John Patrick Miller was born in O’Neill, Nebraska, on May 5, 1948, the son of Marvin Miller and Mary Constance Golden Miller. Following graduation from St. Mary’s Catholic School in O’Neill, he studied at Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska, in 1970. In 1969 he began summer employment with […]

Fr. Jacob U. Vadekkekudy

November 18, 1932 – September 19, 2021 Jacob U. Vadakkekudy was born in Kadavoor, Kerala, India, on November 18, 1932, and was baptized at St. George Parish there.  Following seminary training at St. Joseph Pontifical College in Alwaye, Kerala, India, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Kothamangalam in Kerala, India, on March […]

Bishop Vetter Announces Priest Appointments

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On Covid-19 Vaccination; A letter from Bishop Vetter

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][vc_column_text] Links Bishop Vetter’s Letter on Vaccinations (Printable) USCCB on Use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine Further Information USCCB Moral Considerations Regarding Vaccines Answers to Ethical Questions About Covid-19 Vaccines Vatican Note: on the Morality of Using Some Covid-19 Vaccines Statement: “Vaccine for all. 20 points for a fairer and healthier world” [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column […]

Fr. Michael Mallory Smith

December 29, 1938 – February 23, 2021 Father Michael Mallory Smith, 82, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 23, 2021, at The Living Centre in Stevensville, Montana, where he resided the past several years. Michael Mallory Smith was born December 29, 1938 in Spokane, Washington, the son of Adolphe Smith and Gwendolyn Mallory Smith.  He […]

Fr. Daniel Driscoll

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] September 21, 1950 – November 26, 2020 Father Daniel Driscoll, age 70, passed away November 26, 2020, Thanksgiving Day at Big Sky Living Center. Dan will be sadly missed by his sister, brothers, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and his church family. Dan was born September 21, 1950 in Butte, to Jamie and Ellen […]

Son Light Raffle Car Goes to Winner in Kalispell

To cap off Friday’s Home Edition of the annual Son Light Celebration, Shai LaFleur pulled the raffle ticket and Bishop Vetter called the winner while live via livestream. Helen O. of Kalispell was home and answered Bishop Vetter’s phone call. When asked if she could believe she had won, she paused and gave a simple […]

Father Jeremiah T. Sullivan

July 16, 1937 – September 2, 2020 Father Jeremiah T. Sullivan, 83, died at Bee Hive Homes in Helena, Montana, on September 2, 2020. For nearly 57 years he ministered as priest at Carroll College, and often substituted at parishes throughout the Helena Diocese. Jeremiah Thomas Sullivan was born in Butte, Montana, on July 16, […]