US National Synthesis for Universal Synod Published
The USCCB has published the National Synthesis Document in both English and Spanish. This document is a product of the Regional Synthesis Documents which were submitted in July. To view the Diocesan, Region XII, or the National Synthesis Document visit our Universal Synod page on the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings website.
Diocesan Staff Retreat Day
The Chancery Staff of the Diocese spent Wednesday, August 31, 2022 on retreat at the Poor Clare’s Monastery in Great Falls. This retreat was led by Ann Garrido, the author of Redeeming Administration. It was a day filled with reflection, presentation, group conversation, and of course the celebration of the Holy Mass. Below is a […]
Permanent Deacons Retreat at Rock Creek in Red Lodge
Deacons and their wives from across the diocese were able to gather for the annual Diocese of Great Falls-Billings Permanent Deacon Retreat, 25-28 August, at Rock Creek in Red Lodge. Bishop Michael Warfel was the retreat master and made six wonderful presentations on very timely topics for deacons as well as leading discussion. We were […]
Back to School
Catholic School students from throughout the Diocese are returning to school this week. We pray for the students, parents, teachers, and staff of our schools. Pictured here are a group of students and parents from this morning’s welcome at Great Falls Central by Bishop Warfel (and Tilly), and Bishop Fleming. The Diocese of Great Falls-Billings […]
Bishop Warfel on Going to Communion
Every issue of The Harvest (the bimonthly diocesan newsletter) begins with an article written by the Local Ordinary (the Bishop) of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings. Since the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has initiated a three year Eucharistic Revival, which began in June 2022, Bishop Warfel selected reception of Holy Eucharist as his […]
Bishop Fleming Visits St. Thomas Camp
On Monday, July 25 Bishop Fleming toured camp with Fr. Garrett Nelson and Lori Purpura as well as visited the campers at St Thomas Camp in Monarch. He had Mass then spoke to the young people about his new ministry as Coadjutor Bishop and the symbols of his office during a question and answer period. […]
Pope Francis Visits Canada
We are blessed to welcome the Holy Father to the North American continent. Pope Francis will be visiting the First Nations People of Canada July 24-29. To follow the events and for further information visit https://slmedia.org/popeincanada.
Matthew Solarz Ordained Deacon
Bishop Michael Warfel ordained Matthew Solarz a Deacon last week at St. Patrick in Billings. Deacon Matthew is a Seminarian at Sacred Heart Seminary (School of Theology) in Wisconsin and after a final year of discernment could be ordained a priest this time next year. Deacon Matthew is currently working on a summer internship at […]
Synod on Synodality Diocesan Synthesis Submitted
June 30, 2022 was the deadline for dioceses in the United States to submit a Diocesan Synthesis document reflecting the feedback received during the diocesan portion of the Pope’s Universal Synod on Synodality. The Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, under the leadership of Bishop Michael Warfel, conducted a Universal Synod listening session on March 19th, 2022. […]
Bishop Jeffrey M. Fleming Ordained
It was with great joy that Bishop Michael Warfel, along with Archbishop Alexander Sample and Bishop Austin Vetter, ordained and consecrated Bishop Jeffrey Fleming to the Episcopate on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. To view photos and see a recording of the celebration visit the Episcopal Ordination page of this site. Welcome to the Diocese of […]