Diocese of Great Falls-Billings has partnered with FORMED
It is with great excitement that the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings announces a partnership with FORMED. This partnership affords every Diocese of Great Falls-Billings parish, Catholic school, and Catholic household access to the platform for one full year, at no charge. This partnership has been made possible because of the financial dedication of Bishop Warfel, […]
Diocesan Synod Update
As a result of the 2021 Diocesan Synod, Bishop Warfel continues to work on a Pastoral Letter to the People of God of Eastern Montana. This document was scheduled to be released within the next couple of weeks. It was announced today that the issuance of this document will now be during the Easter Season. […]
Raffle Tickets Still Available
Do not forget about the early bird drawings for the Diocesan Raffle. You are able to get your tickets from your parish or by calling Becky Pugh at the chancery at 406-727-6683. Check out the raffle page on our website for more information. https://diocesegfb.org/charity-fundraising-raffle/
Advent Calendar Resource from the USCCB
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has produced an Advent Calendar for use by the faithful throughout the United States. To access this wonderful resource, and other USCCB content, go to www.usccb.org/resources/advent-calendar-2021.
25th Anniversary Celebration of Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Michael W. Warfel
The Diocese of Great Falls-Billings invites the People of God of Eastern Montana to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Bishop Michael W. Warfel’s Ordination to the Episcopate (being ordained a bishop). Please RSVP following the directions on the bottom of the attached invitation.
Construction continues in Rocky Boy
St. Mary in Rocky Boy is rebuilding after a December 2019 fire destroyed the old Church building. Fr. Joseph Tran is looking forward to the Church building being completed in March 2022.
Diocesan Synod on the Domestic Church in Eastern Montana Concludes
On Friday, October 29, 2021 Bishop Warfel signed the Decree Promulgating the Declaration of the Diocesan Synod on the Domestic Church in Eastern Montana. This decree is a statement that the Bishop has accepted the declaration of the synod and will begin the process of drafting his pastoral letter, addressing many of the items noted […]
COVID-19 Procedure Update
Passing of Father Richard Osterman
Rev. Richard D. Osterman, 85, died September 25, 2021, in Billings, MT, at St. John’s Nursing Home after a long illness. He served as a Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings for 52 years. His funeral Mass of Christian Burial will take place in Red Lodge at St. Agnes Church on October 2, […]
Bishop Warfel Issues Decree on Traditionis Custodes
On September 10th, 2021 Bishop Michael Warfel issued a Diocesan Decree on Traditionis Custodes, a Motu Proprio recently issued by Pope Francis. In Traditionis Custodes the Pope insists on a clear distinction between the Mass celebrated according to the 1962 Missale Romanum and the Novus Ordo Mass. These directives issued by Bishop Warfel are to […]