Fr. Raymond James Hannigan

July 14, 1927 – July 18, 2020 Mesa, Arizona – It is with great sadness that the family of Father Raymond James Hannigan announces his passing in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 93 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Father Ray was born in Schumacher, Ontario, Canada on July 14th, 1927. He is […]

Fr. James W. Hazelton

February 6, 1927 – March 18, 2020 Father Hazelton was born February 6, 1927 in Helena to Wilfred and Stella Hazelton. He lived the first five years in Townsend and became a resident of Helena when the family moved there. He attended St. Helena Grade School, Cathedral High School and graduated from Carroll College in […]

Father Stephen Joseph Tallman

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]April 10, 1930 – February 24, 2020 In Father’s own words: “For a Christian to live in this world in fidelity to Jesus Christ preparing to meet Him in the next world is primary.  The more so for a Catholic priest, whether it is noted in an obituary or not. This factor should influence all […]

Archbishop Alexander J. Brunett

January 17, 1934 – January 31, 2020 Archbishop Brunett served as Bishop of Helena from 1994 to 1997. Our Diocesan Church is grateful for his great care and service. We pray in thanksgiving for his life and that he be granted eternal rest in the loving embrace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The […]

Bishop’s Deanery Visits Begin Nov. 26th

Bishop Austin Vetter, Ordained and Installed Nov. 20th, will visit each of the six deaneries in the Diocese of Helena. Bishop Vetter made plans for the visits prior to his ordination. He is looking forward to prayer services and fellowship at receptions in each location. Prayer Services at each location will be at 7:00 p.m. Mark […]

Deacon Robert K. Pearce Sr.

March 13, 1928 – August 27, 2019 Dcn. Robert K. Pearce Sr., 91, was welcomed into his eternal reward on Aug. 27, 2019, surrounded by his loving children at the Beehive assisted living home in Columbia Falls. Born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, on March 13, 1928, he married Mary Lou Smith in Sept. of 1948. They […]

Fr. Joseph Leo Byrne

July 3, 1929 – August 27, 2019 Father Joseph Leo Byrne, 90, died on August 27, 2019. He was approaching the 65thanniversary of his ordination as a priest of the Diocese of Helena. Joseph Leo Byrne was born July 3, 1929, the son of John L. Byrne and Minnie C. Greiner Byrne. He and his […]

Fr. John F. “Jack” Hunthausen

July 25, 1927 – March 4, 2019 On March 4, 2019, a brother, uncle, friend, and pastor to all passed peacefully from Earth in his sleep to his eternal resting place in Heaven with the Lord he loved and served so well. Father John “Jack” Hunthausen, 91 years wise, infused the world around him with […]

Fr. Robert C. Noonan

Sept. 13, 1938-Aug. 10, 2018 Father Robert C. Noonan, 79, died at his residence at Hidden Treasure Assisted Living, near East Helena, on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. Bob was born in Butte, Montana, on Sept. 13, 1938, the son of Thomas Harold Noonan and Marie Carey Noonan. He attended Catholic schools in Butte and graduated […]

Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen

August 21, 1921-July 22, 2018 Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen died in the peace of the Lord he loved and served so well on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at his home in Helena, Montana, surrounded by members of his family. Archbishop Hunthausen was the last remaining American bishop to have participated in the Second Vatican Council. […]