Diaconate Ordination of Kyle Tannehill | June 3, 2022
Bishop Austin Vetter invites you to attend the Ordination to the Order of Sacred Deacons of Kyle Tannehill, celebrated on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 4:00pm at the Cathedral of St. Helena. The Mass of Ordination will also be livestreamed below. Ordination Livestream | Friday, June 3rd – 4:00pm
Rosary and Fasting for Life and for Our Nation
May 10, 2022 WASHINGTON – In response to the leak of a draft opinion in the U.S. Supreme Court case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, some abortion advocates are calling for nationwide demonstrations, disruptions of church services, and the personal intimidation of specific Supreme Court justices. Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, […]
Fr. Jeffrey Fleming Named Coadjutor Bishop of Great Falls-Billings
Bishop Austin A. Vetter is pleased to announce that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed Fr. Jeffrey Michael Fleming as Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings in Montana. Fr. Fleming has served in Montana as a priest of the Diocese of Helena since his ordination on May 19, 1992. His episcopal ordination […]
Father Stu | An Interview with Mark Wahlberg, Rosalind Ross & Fr. Bart Tolleson
Actor/Producer Mark Wahlberg and Writer/Director Rosalind Ross joined close friend of Fr. Stu and local diocesan priest Fr. Bart Tolleson in Helena for a special premiere event of their new movie: Father Stu, based on the life of Fr. Stuart Long. While they were here, the three of them were gracious enough to sit down […]
Chrism Mass
The celebration of the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Helena Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Celebrated by Bishop Austin A. Vetter
Priest & Personnel Assignments Effective July 1, 2022
March 31, 2022 Bishop Austin Vetter announces the following appointments, effective July 1, 2022. The appointments were made after consultation with the Diocesan Personnel Board and following discussions with those involved. Fr. Patrick Beretta Pastor, Butte Catholic Community North, Butte, for a second 6-year term Fr. Victor Cancino, SJ Parochial Vicar, St. Francis Xavier Parish, […]
Prayer to Consecrate Russia and Ukraine
Bishop Vetter calls all of the faithful of the Diocese of Helena to join him as the Holy Father, Pope Francis, leads an Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Bishop Vetter will lead the consecration in Helena at the Cathedral of St. Helena on Friday, March 25th, at […]
Sony Pictures to Release Biopic on Father Stuart Long
Sony Pictures will release the film, Father Stu, on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. It’s encouraging that Mark Wahlberg’s passion to make this film is coming to fruition and we appreciate the thoughtful and diligent work of the production team. Father Stuart Long’s dramatic conversion to Christ before becoming a priest led many people to […]
Helena Catholic Women’s Conference | April 1-2, 2022
The Helena Catholic Women’s Conference will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Helena Civic Center. All are invited to a day of prayer, speakers, fellowship, Adoration, and Mass. In addition to the conference, there will be a special Mass offered for families on Friday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral […]
Historic Temple Emanu-El Returning to Jewish Community
On Nov. 10, 2021, the Montana Jewish Project, a Montana nonprofit corporation, agreed to reacquire the Temple Emanu-El synagogue building that currently houses the Chancery of the Diocese of Helena. The historic building was constructed in 1881 by a bustling Jewish population. It was the first synagogue between Minneapolis and Portland. The State of Montana […]
Our Place: A Safe Haven for Those in Need
Our Place is a peer-run support program that provides a safe physical space for men and women in the Helena community. Those struggling with behavioral challenges and/or addiction can relax, socialize and begin to take steps toward lasting stability. Their mission is to facilitate a place where people can go to be included, create community, […]