CSSM Hiring for New Mental Health Services Position
Catholic Social Services of Montana (CSSM) is incredibly excited to begin serving their neighbors by launching a new mental health services program. The program will provide mental health counseling, therapy, and education across the state of Montana. As this new service begins, CSSM is now seeking an excellent Montana-licensed mental health counselor/therapist. If you, or […]
Sister Edna Hunthausen, SCL
Sister Edna Hunthausen, 94, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL) for 74 years, died on August 15, 2023. She entered religious life on February 14, 1949, and took the name Sister Ann Jean when she received her habit. She later returned to her baptismal name. Sister Edna was born on May 13, 1929, in […]
Priestly Ordination of Kyle Tannehill: Livestream, June 23rd, 3 p.m.
Fr. John “Jack” Darragh
Rev. John “Jack” J. Darragh passed away May 15, on his 81st birthday, in Butte, MT surrounded by his loving family. Father Darragh was born in Butte to parents, George and Margaret “Babe” Darragh. He attended Boys Central High School, Carroll College and St. Thomas Seminary in Denver, Colorado. Following completion of his priesthood vocational […]
Fr. John E. Murray
November 23, 1937 – May 3, 2023 Rev. John “Jack” E. Murray Jr., age 85, passed away May 3, 2023, in Butte, Montana. A beloved diocesan Catholic Priest for 60 years to the Diocese of Helena. A lifetime dedicated to the Lord serving the spiritual needs of all people. Father Murray was born in Butte, […]
Eucharistic Congress & CYC Convention 2023
Of the 500 registered, just over 200 adults and 250 youth made it through or avoided isolated snowstorms to attend the 2nd annual Diocesan Eucharistic Congress and CYC Convention at Carroll College. The weekend featured Catholic catechesis, fellowship, keynotes, music, and 12 workshops, inspiring families and Catholics of all ages. The congress aimed to reconnect […]
National Marriage Week Feb. 7-14
“The image of God is the married couple: the man and the woman; not only the man, not only the woman, but both of them together. This is the image of God: love, God’s covenant with us is represented in that covenant between man and woman. And this is very beautiful!” (Pope Francis, General Audience, […]
World Youth Day Lisbon! Two Montana- Based Opportunities
01/19/2023 Mandy Bell, and Fr. Tom Lankenau, SJ are heading up separate World Youth Day pilgrimage trips. Each pilgrimage includes some great opportunities, and both are open for people to join. Trip One: Montana World Youth Day Pilgrims led by Mandy Bell July 25 – August 7 Lourdes (Paris), Loyola (Spain), Santiago De Compostela, Lisbon […]
New Vocations in the Diocese Helena
The Diocese of Helena is filled with joy and pride that young people from across our diocese and beyond continue to heed the Lord’s call in their lives. This year we celebrate the addition of five new Seminarians and two young women entering religious communities. Whether to the priesthood, religious life, married life, or single […]
Fr. Stuart Long Named Lumen Christi Award Finalist
The late Father Stuart (Stu) Long has been named a finalist for the 2022-2023 Lumen Christi Award through Catholic Extension. Father Stu grew up in Helena and attended Carroll College, where he would go on to become a state boxing champion. While raised agnostic, several events in his life, including a near-fatal motorcycle accident, inspired […]
Catholic Advocacy and the Legislative Session
Matt Brower, Executive Director | Montana Catholic Conference In less than two months, Montana legislators will gather in Helena for the beginning of the 68th legislative session. I anticipate another busy session with numerous bills of specific interest to Catholics and have a good idea of some of the key issues our legislature will be […]