Father Son Car Club: Belgrade Group Resurrects Model T

Fr. Eric Gilbaugh, pastor of St. John Vianney parish in Belgrade, has long been an auto enthusiast. When he can, he also loves bringing his passion into his ministry. “I love working on old cars, and I’ve always wanted to start a car club,” Fr. Gilbaugh said. “As the idea developed, I thought: why not […]

Meet Our Seminarians 2023-2024

Meet the incredible young men studying to be priests for the Diocese of Helena in this three-part video series. Meet Our Seminarians 3 Videos Meet Our Seminarians – Part I 7:37 Meet Our Seminarians – Part II 12:53 Meet Our Seminarians – Part III 10:05 More About Seminarians Support Seminarian FormationView List of Seminarians & […]

Synod of Bishop’s Releases Synthesis Report | Synod on Synodality

After moving through local parish and diocese, national, and continental stages, the the members of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops gathered in October to analyze and compile all of the material from the continental stage into a Synthesis Report, released on October 28, 2023. The General Assembly consisted of lay […]

Pope Francis Releases Apostolic Exhortation “Laudate Deum”

On October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis released his Apostolic Exhortation Laudate Deum. This new exhortation is addressed “to all people of good will on the climate crisis,” and is the follow-up to his 2015 Encyclical on the environment Laudato Si. You can read the full text of Laudate Deum […]

CSSM Hires New Mental Health Services Counselor

Catholic Social Services of Montana (CSSM) has hired Phil Quinn, LCPC, and is excited to announce the launch of its mental health services program. Phil (a parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley in Helena) will bring a wide variety of experience to the mental health therapist/counselor position at CSSM, allowing the program to offer […]

Sister Edna Hunthausen, SCL

Sister Edna Hunthausen, 94, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL) for 74 years, died on August 15, 2023. She entered religious life on February 14, 1949, and took the name Sister Ann Jean when she received her habit. She later returned to her baptismal name. Sister Edna was born on May 13, 1929, in […]

Consultative Group Appointments effective July 1, 2023

June 13, 2023 Bishop Vetter is pleased to announce the members for the consultative groups listed below. Members will serve a three-year term from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. Print Version of Announcement Deans Fr. Eric Gilbaugh, Bozeman Fr. Craig Hanley, Butte Fr. Kirby Longo, Missoula Fr. Roderick Ermatinger, Conrad Msgr. Kevin O’Neill, […]

Fr. John “Jack” Darragh

Rev. John “Jack” J. Darragh passed away May 15, on his 81st birthday, in Butte, MT surrounded by his loving family.  Father Darragh was born in Butte to parents, George and Margaret “Babe” Darragh.  He attended Boys Central High School, Carroll College and St. Thomas Seminary in Denver, Colorado.  Following completion of his priesthood vocational […]

Fr. John E. Murray

November 23, 1937 – May 3, 2023 Rev. John “Jack” E. Murray Jr., age 85, passed away May 3, 2023, in Butte, Montana.  A beloved diocesan Catholic Priest for 60 years to the Diocese of Helena.  A lifetime dedicated to the Lord serving the spiritual needs of all people. Father Murray was born in Butte, […]

Priest Appointments effective July 1, 2023

April 14, 2023 Bishop Vetter Announces the following appointments involving the priests and parishes of the Diocese of Helena. The Pastoral care for Living Water Mission, Seeley Lake, is transferred from St. Ann Parish, Bonner, to St. Thomas Parish, Helmville. Father Jozef Perehubka – Administrator, St. Thomas Parish, Helmville, with St. Jude Mission, Lincoln, and […]