On the 10th Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis
Where were you ten years ago, March 14, 2013? Reflection by Bishop Jeff Fleming I remember that day vividly. It was the day that Pope Francis was elected Pope. I remember gathering in the Student Lounge at Christ the King Parish in Missoula. We were watching the television coverage from the Vatican. I remember the […]
St. Patrick’s Day 2023
In light of the Feast of St. Patrick, this year coming on a Friday of Lent, and which many Catholics celebrate in the United States, Bishop Michael Warfel is dispensing the requirement to abstain from meat on March 17th of this year. However, in keeping with the spirit of Lent, for those who eat meat […]
Lent: Week 2 Continuing the journey and discussion with Bishop Fleming
Our Lenten Journey Discussion continues this week with Bishop Fleming. In this video His Excellency explores the liturgy during the Liturgical Season of Lent and why it is different. To view the video on YouTube visit: https://youtu.be/XyzmyuOj9ko To view the video on Facebook visit: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068435403441 Be sure to subscribe and follow us on our social […]
Announcement from Bishop Warfel and Bishop Fleming
It is with great joy that Bishop Warfel and Bishop Fleming have prayerfully made the decision to re-institute the practice of Holy Communion from the Cup being made available to the lay faithful of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings. While there are a number of infectious viruses causing illness, their impact has drastically diminished. After […]
Lent: Continuing the journey and discussion with Bishop Warfel
In a continuation from Ash Wednesday’s conversation, Bishop Warfel and Thomas Dotterweich continue their discussion about the practices and observances of the holy liturgical season of Lent. View the video via Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068435403441 View the video via YouTube at: https://youtu.be/itMoVkIF3c8 Be sure to subscribe and/or follow our social media to get the latest communication […]
Ash Wednesday Discussion With Bishop Warfel
Bishop Warfel discusses the significance of the ashes we receive on Ash Wednesday as well as the importance of the following days of the Liturgical Season of Lent. View his message here via YouTube: https://youtu.be/P0OECm9Jlm0 View his message here via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068435403441 Blessings on your Lenten Journey!
Pilgrimage with Bishop Fleming August 12 – 18, 2023
You are invited to join Bishop Jeffrey Fleming and other pilgrims from Montana, as we journey to the first and only approved Marian Apparition Site in the United States of America. After traveling by charter bus, visiting many Catholic holy sites along the way, our pilgrimage will join thousands of other pilgrims from across the […]
First week of 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal Update
We are very excited to share with you the progress that we have made as a Diocese in our first week of the 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/okK8kiFwor0
2023 Annual Catholic Appeal Kickoff
The 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) for the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings formally gets underway this weekend, February 4th and 5th. Please prayerfully consider supporting the ministries of the diocese. Visit the ACA webpage for detailed information about this year’s campaign and how the funds are used to support the Church in Eastern Montana. Be […]
Continental Stage of the Universal Synod Begins
The Diocese of Great Falls-Billings completed our Diocesan Synod in May of 2022 with Bishop Warfel’s document, “God’s People: The Domestic Family of Eastern Montana. Over 300 people from around the diocese took part giving input through initial Parish Council discernment, Vicariate listening sessions, and eventually as delegates of the two sessions of the Diocesan […]