Offices

The Center for Catholic Life in the Diocese of Helena

The Center for Catholic Life houses the Chancery (offices and ministries) of the Diocese of Helena as well as Catholic organizations that maintain separate legal status. They are; the Foundation for the Diocese of Helena, Catholic Social Services of Montana and the Montana Catholic Conference. 

The collaborative space at the Center for Catholic Life allows for shared resources and increased efficiency among Catholic entities. It enables those who work in distinct areas of service to be present to one another – sharing their mission of service to Christ, His Church and the people of Montana.

The Chancery of the Diocese of Helena consists of the Offices and Ministries of the Bishop. Personnel involved in the various projects, departments, offices and ministries of the chancery function to support the Bishop in his apostolic mission;  to teach, sanctify and govern the Diocesan Church.  

The Foundation for the Diocese of Helena fulfills its mission by preparing for the future and funding the present with endowments established for every parish and mission in the Diocese. These funds, as well as grants and direct gifts, provide ongoing and critical support for the life of the Church.

Catholic Social Services of Montana serves families through professional adoption services, birth-mother support and parish-based pregnancy and infant care support. It is a joint ministry of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings and the Helena Diocese and has served Montana families for over 50 years. 

The Montana Catholic Conference represents, in the public policy arena, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Montana’s two dioceses. MCC works with State lawmakers and stakeholders toward a more just society especially as understood through the wisdom of Catholic Social Teaching.  

Chancery Contacts

Bartleson, Dan

Dir. Communications &
Information Technology
406-389-7057

Brower, Matthew

Vice Chancellor
406-389-7071

Executive Director
Montana Catholic Conference
406-442-5761

Carney, Jim

Chancellor
Dir. Financial Services
406-389-7065

Gisondi Cormack, Mathias

Reception
Mgr. Virtus® Safe Environment
406-442-5820

Hall, Cassie

Dir. Human Resources
Virtus® Safe Environment
406-389-7070

Hart, Neil

Accountant
Financial Services
406-389-7064

Kautzky, Alex

Dir. Family Life
Pro-Life & Evangelization
Legendary Lodge
406-389-7068

Kreamer, Sarah

Accountant
Financial Services
406-389-7063

Lenneman,
Father Marc

Dir. Vocations
Carroll College Campus Ministry
406-447-4869

Molm, Kevin

Mgr. Youth and Young
Adult Ministry
406-389-7055

Robertson,
Father John

Judicial Vicar
406-389-7053

Shipman, Ray

Executive Assistant
to the Bishop
406-442-5820

Tolleson,
Father Bart

Director of Clergy Formation
Director of Deacons
Priest Assistant to the Bishop
406-442-5820

Tredik, Cody

Multimedia Specialist, Communications
Mgr. Legendary Lodge Camps
406-389-7056

Witham, Sharon

Dir. Stewardship Services
406-389-7062

Foundation for the Diocese of Helena

Catholic Social Services of Montana

Ford, Karen

Accountant
FDOH
406-442-5820

Herriges, Margaret

Engagement & Marketing Officer
FDOH
406-389-7050

Thies, Dan

Executive Director
FDOH
406-389-7051

Bower, Jeannette

Program Assistant
CSSM
406-389-1103

Held, Scott

Executive Director
CSSM
406-389-1101

Linjanen, Senja

Program Coordinator
CSSM
406-389-1104