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, […]
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 […]
Photos From Bishop Vetter’s First Ad Limina Visit
Bishop Austin Vetter returned from Rome this week after his first visit Ad Limina Apostolorum, “To the Threshold of the Apostles”. On February 3rd, he, and the other Bishops of Region XII (which includes Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and Alaska) met with the Holy Father, Pope Francis, and presented the quinquennial (five-years) report on the status […]
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 […]