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Solemn Vespers Service
on the eve of the
Episcopal Ordination & Installation of Rev. Austin A. Vetter
as the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Helena
Tuesday, Nov. 19th – 6:00pm MST
The Episcopal Ordination & Installation of Rev. Austin A. Vetter
as the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Helena
Wednesday, Nov. 20th – 2:00pm MST
Watch livestream video of events and selected Masses celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Helena.
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Features
Bishop-Elect Vetter Events Will Livestream
Bishop-Elect Vetter has expressed his hope that the parishes of the diocese, beloved family members...
Carroll Founders Gala to Name Msgr. Harrington “President Emeritus”
Dr. John Cech
President, Carroll College
Recognizing Monsignor Joseph Harrington
I am pleased to announce that Carroll College’s...
Pope Francis Has Appointed Fr. Austin Anthony Vetter as 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Helena
On October 8, 2019, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, appointed Father Austin Anthony Vetter as...
Join Us for Son Light 2019
Please plan to attend the fourteenth annual Son Light Celebration supporting youth and young adult...
Igniting Faith at Legendary Lodge
Communications Staff
At over 50 years strong, Catholic camping is alive and well at Legendary Lodge....
J.O.P. 2019, Celebrating Solidarity and Dignity
On July 9th, 27 teens and chaperones arrived in Browning, Mont. for the 10th annual...
Kaleb Mitchell to Enter Seminary This Month
Dan Bartleson
Director, Communications
This August marks the start of Kaleb Mitchell’s formation for priesthood in the...
Annual Catholic Appeal: Origin and Purpose
Dan Bartleson
Director, Communication Services
Born of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), Gaudium et spes (Joy and...
The Cathedral of St. Helena’s New Parochial Vicar
Dan Bartleson
Director, Communication Services
In his first assignment as a priest, Fr. Nathan Scheidecker serves as...
Flight Into Egypt
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
As much as I truly enjoy the season of Christmas...
Carroll College
News from the President: October 11, 2019
Each week, President John Cech highlights a few of the many events and accomplishments coming out of our dynamic diocesan college.
Montana Catholic Schools
October 13, 2019
Montana Catholic Schools Supt. Dr. Tim Uhl's weekly update along with best practices, trends, and innovations in Catholic Education.
Podcasts and Homilies
Fr. Ken Fortney
St. Charles Borromeo
Whitefish, MT
Fr. Marc Lenneman
Carroll College
Helena, MT
Fr. Marc’s Homilies
- The Fire of Faith 10/07/2019
- Guardian Angels 10/04/2019
Dr. Tim Uhl
Superintendent
Montana Catholic Schools
Fr. Kirby Longo
St. Ann Parish
Butte, MT
Diocesan Newsletter
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Calendar
Sept 2 – Labor Day (Chancery holiday)
Sept 4 – Chancery Staff meeting
Sept 5 – Diocesan Finance Council
Sept 11 – Diocesan Liturgical Commission
Sept 12 – College of Consultors
Sept 19 – Women Religious Jubilee Celebration, Helena
Sept 22 – CYC Kickball Tournament – Missoula
Sept 29-Oct 2 – Diocesan Fiscal Managers Conference – Chicago, Illinois
Oct 4 – Son Light Celebration
Oct 4-6 – CYC Board – Helena
Oct 4-6 – Engaged Encounter, Bozeman
Oct 5 – Permanent Deacon Weekend
Oct 6-9 – International Catholic Stewardship Conference – Chicago
Oct 12-13 – Annual Catholic Appeal Kickoff
Oct 14 – Columbus Day (Chancery Open)
Oct 16 – Certification & Training for Religion Teachers – Billings
Oct 17-18 – Catholic Teacher Days, Billings
Oct 19-20 – Annual Catholic Appeal Commitment Sunday
Oct 20 – Propogation of the Faith – Mission Sunday Collection
Nov 1 – Solemnity of All Saints – Holy Day of Obligation
Nov 2 – Junior High Rally – Great Falls (with Diocese of Great Falls-Billings
Nov 3 – Daylight Saving Time Ends
Nov 3-9 – National Vocations Awareness Week
Nov 11 – Veteran’s Day (Chancery Open)
Nov 11-14 – USCCB General Meeting, Baltimore
Nov 21-23 – National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) – Indianapolis
Nov 24 – Feast of Christ the King
Nov 24 – Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection
Nov 28-29 Thanksgiving Holiday
In Loving Memory
Father Joseph Byron Oblinger
May 25, 1921 -Sep 18, 2019
Father Joseph B. Oblinger died at his residence in Bozeman, Montana, the morning of September 18, 2019. In May...
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...
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...