ACA 2021 Spotlight | Communications & Safe Environment

The ACA Spotlight series highlights some of the ministries that are directly supported by your generosity to the Annual Catholic Appeal. In this spotlight, Bishop Vetter talks about diocesan communications, such as his video messages and print newsletters, as well as keeping a safe environment throughout our Diocese through the Virtus® program.
ACA 2021 Spotlight | Bishop’s Office & Pastoral Outreach

The ACA Spotlight series highlights some of the ministries that are directly supported by your generosity to the Annual Catholic Appeal. In this spotlight, Bishop Vetter talks about his own office and pastoral outreach, such as his ongoing deanery visits, as well as visits to the college campuses in the diocese.
ACA 2021 Spotlight | Seminarian Formation

The ACA Spotlight series highlights some of the ministries that are directly supported by your generosity to the Annual Catholic Appeal. In this spotlight, Bishop Vetter talks about formation for our 13 seminarians currently studying to become priests for our diocese, as well as supporting women discerning the call to religious life.
ACA 2021 Spotlight | Clergy Formation & Retirement

The ACA Spotlight series highlights some of the ministries that are directly supported by your generosity to the Annual Catholic Appeal. In this spotlight, Bishop Vetter talks about continued formation for our priests and deacons, and how we can show our gratitude to our retired priests for their many years of service to us.
ACA 2021 Spotlight | Formation & Legendary Lodge

The ACA Spotlight series highlights some of the ministries that are directly supported by your generosity to the Annual Catholic Appeal. In this spotlight, Bishop Vetter talks about improvements to Legendary Lodge, our diocesan summer camp, as well as youth formation opportunities such as the Catholic Youth Coalition Board.
Story Time with Bishop Vetter | The Not-So-Brave Penguin

Bishop Vetter reads another great story! Today, Bishop is reading “The Not-So-Brave Penguin” by Steve Smallman. A story about a penguin who has many fears, but overcomes them in order to help a friend. You can get a copy of this great book HERE
Bishop Vetter’s Friday Message | Miracle at St Mary’s Mission – 9/24/21

The latest in a weekly message series from Bishop Austin Vetter to the faithful of the Diocese of Helena. This week, Bishop talks about the St. Mary’s Mission parish in Stevensville which he toured as part of his Missoula Deanery visit. He shares a story about a young Native American boy who experienced a Marian […]
Bishop Vetter’s Friday Message | 2021 Deanery Visits – 9/17/21

The latest in a weekly message series from Bishop Austin Vetter to the faithful of the Diocese of Helena. This week, Bishop reflects on his visits to the various deaneries in our Diocese so far, and expresses his gratitude to the warm welcome he’s received.
Bishop Vetter’s Friday Message | Year of St Joseph & the Family – 9/10/21

The latest in a weekly message series from Bishop Austin Vetter to the faithful of the Diocese of Helena. This week, Bishop talks about the ongoing Year of St. Joseph and Year of the Family, his plans to make pilgrimage to all the parishes in the Diocese named after St. Joseph, and his hope that […]
Story Time with Bishop Vetter | True Friends

Bishop Vetter is happy to read another great story! Today, Bishop is reading, “True Friends” by Dubravka Kolanovic. The story about a fox helping his friend Goose find his missing flock. You can find a copy of this great book here: https://amzn.to/3l18BSC
Bishop Vetter’s Friday Message | Back to School 2021 – 9/3/21

The latest in a weekly message series from Bishop Austin Vetter to the faithful of the Diocese of Helena. This week, Bishop addresses all of the students who have gone back to school, and encourages them to be the best students they can be.