Kaleb Mitchell Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate in Rome
On October 2nd, Deacon Kaleb Mitchell was ordained to the transitional diaconate at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome alongside 15 other seminarians from dioceses around the United States. The ordination marks the final major milestone in the discernment and formation for a seminarian studying or priesthood, with most transitional deacons serving in the role for no less than six months before being ordained a priest.
’54 Chevy Pickup Supporting Legendary Lodge
This LEGENDARY ride could be yours! A generous donor gifted this truck to the Diocese of Helena for the benefit Legendary Lodge. It’s been fully restored and is a classic vehicle to make your own! Imagine yourself behind the wheel of this cherry red classic! As you drive it down the street, every one waves. Picture it featured in your Christmas photos, take it to
Bishop Vetter’s Statement Regarding Annunciation Catholic School Shooting
Dear Brothers and Sister in Christ, With heavy hearts, we join Pope Leo XIV and the global faithful in prayer for those impacted by the tragic violence at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Our hearts grieve as we ask Jesus to embrace those enduring this trauma and loss, and we entrust the souls of the departed to the eternal peace of Christ. Together, we stand
Missoula Celebrating Marriage Event Photo Gallery
Thank you to everyone who attended our Mass for married couples on August 8th! In the gallery below you’ll find a digital version of your photo taken during the blessing. To download your photo, click on the photo to expand it. Then click the share arrow icon in the upper right corner of the photo viewer. In the dropdown, click ‘Download Image’.
Priestly Ordination of Dillon Armstrong
On Friday, June 27, 2025, Father Dillon Armstrong was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Helena by Bishop Austin Vetter at the Cathedral of St. Helena. Fr. Armstrong was joined by family, friends, and the clergy and faithful from around the Diocese for the Ordination Mass. During the liturgy, Fr. Armstrong laid prostrate before the altar, as the whole community called on the intercession
Pope Leo XIV Elected as 266th Successor of Peter
Giving thanks to Almighty God, Bishop Vetter, and the Diocese of Helena, joins the faithful around the world in joy and excitement at the selection of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 266th Successor of Peter, Pope Leo XIV, by the 133 Cardinal electors on Thursday, May 8. Called forth by the Lord as the Universal Shepherd to the whole People of God, we support