With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings joyfully announces the ordination of Matthew Walter Solarz to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by His Excellency The Most Reverend Michael W. Warfel Bishop of Great Falls-Billings Thursday, June 8, […]

Bishops Issue Pastoral Letter on the Liturgy

Earlier this month Bishop Warfel and Bishop Fleming issued a Pastoral Letter to all parishes on the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy.  This document gives guidance on the specifics of the celebration of Mass throughout the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings.  You can view this document here, or through the diocesan website on the resources page […]

The 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal Wraps Up This Weekend

May 27 and 28, 2023 will be the Wrap Up Weekend for the Diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal. “We Are an Offering.” This has been the theme over the last 16 weeks and as a result – we have received gifts from over 3,200 families and individuals to support the ministerial work of the diocese. As […]

“Cultivating Eucharistic Amazement” a huge blessing for the Diocese and the region

On May 5th and 6th, 2023, over 700 individuals joined together to celebrate Jesus’ presence in the Most Blessed Sacrament.  At this event Dr. Scott Hahn, Archbishop Alexander Sample, Bishop Michael Warfel, Bishop Jeffrey Fleming, and others presented talks on the gifts and graces received through the Eucharist.  Thank you to everyone who participated in […]

New Principal Great Falls Central Catholic High School

Dr. Sean Donnelly, Ed.D It is with great pleasure that the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings announces that the Great Falls Central Catholic High School Principal Search Committee has selected Sean Donnelly, Ed.D, as the new Principal of Great Falls Central Catholic High School. The Search Committee was made up of Great Falls Catholic School stakeholders, […]

A Vision for Catholic Schools

As part of his responsibilities as Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, Bishop Fleming has been tasked with overseeing the future of Catholic Schools throughout the diocese.  Bishop Fleming has been working with administrators of the Catholic Schools in Great Falls proper to strategically plan for the future of Catholic Education within the […]

Easter Greeting from Bishop Warfel and the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings (2023)

Christ is Risen! Indeed – Christ is Risen, Alleluia! Easter greetings from Bishop Warfel, Bishop Fleming, and everyone at the Chancery. Please watch this quick video from Bishop Warfel talking about the importance of Easter and the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. To view via YouTube: https://youtu.be/TCxMcG3yiKI To view via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068435403441

Holy Saturday (2023)

We enter into Holy Saturday, or what is sometimes referred to as Silent Saturday. While this may initially seem less important or not as acknowledged – it is a very important day for the Holy Triduum and our Catholic faith. Join Bishop Warfel and Thomas as they discuss why this day is so significant. We […]