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J.O.P. 2019, Celebrating Solidarity and Dignity
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Dan Bartleson
Director, Communications
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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...
J.O.P. Centerpiece of New CST Course
"Justice means I love them all the same," explains Patricia Devereaux, a local Blackfeet and...
FDOH Grant Supports Catholic Marriages
Jeanne Saarinen
Director, Foundation for the Diocese of Helena
Love is in the air in the Flathead...
Evangelization at the Capitol
Matthew Brower
Executive Director
Montana Catholic Conference
Montana’s 66th regular legislative session is quickly drawing to a close...
Ministry to the Imprisoned
Dan Bartleson
Director of Communication Services
“I was told there were good men in this world, but...
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Cody Tredik
Communications Staff
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Podcasts and Homilies
Fr. Ken Fortney
St. Charles Borromeo
Whitefish, MT
Fr. Marc Lenneman
Carroll College
Helena, MT
Fr. Marc’s Homilies
- Set the World Ablaze 08/19/2019
- The Gift of Family 05/12/2019
Dr. Tim Uhl
Superintendent
Montana Catholic Schools
Fr. Kirby Longo
St. Ann Parish
Butte, MT
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Calendar
Jul 1 – Priest Assignments Effective
Jul 4 – Fourth of July (Chancery holiday)
Jul 5 – Chancery closed
Jul 7-10 – Regional Bishops Gathering
Jul 7-12 – Legendary Lodge – Junior High 1
Jul 9-14 – Justice Outreach Project – Browning
Jul 14 – Indian Days Celebration – Browning
Jul 14-19 – Legendary Lodge – Junior High 2
Jul 16-19 – National Pastoral Musicians Convention – Raleigh, North Carolina
Jul 17 – Dedication of Christ Cathedral, Orange, California
Jul 19-20 – Women’s Retreat – Legendary Lodge
Jul 20 – Symphony Under the Stars – Carroll College
Jul 21-26 – Legendary Lodge – High School
Jul 28-Aug 2 – Legendary Lodge – 5th & 6th Grade Boys
Aug 2-4 – Young Adult Retreat – Legendary Lodge
Aug 4-9 – Legendary Lodge – 5th & 6th Grade Girls
Aug 12-13 – Catholic Schools Leadership Retreat – Missoula
Aug 15 – Feast of the Assumption – Holyday – Holy Day of Obligation
Aug 18 – Feast of St. Helena, Patronness of Diocese and Cathedral
Aug 23-25 – CYC Board – Legendary Lodge
Aug 23-30 – NCDVD Annual Convention, Portland – Vancouver
Aug 24 – 125th Anniversary Diocese of Boise, Mass at St. John Cathedral
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 8-11 – FDLC National Convention – Chicago – 50th anniversary
Oct 12-13 – Annual Catholic Appeal Kickoff
Oct 14 – Columbus Day (not a Chancery holiday)
Oct 14-17 – CLSA National Convention – Atlantic City, NJ
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
Oct 21-24 – Canadian Canon Law Society Convention – Quebec City
Oct 24 – Mount Angel Episcopal Council
In Loving Memory
Deacon Wesley Thomas “Wes” Vert Sr.
Tuesday, June 24th, 1924 - Wednesday, March 6th, 2019
Wesley Thomas Vert Sr., age 94, passed away on March 6, 2019 in Polson, MT. Wes was born...
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...
Father Joseph Francis Finnegan
1938-2019
Father Joe Finnegan passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019 at his home in Whitehall, Montana. Joe was born in 1938 to Leo and...