Bishop Warfel Publishes Post-Diocesan Synodal Document
In a special edition of The Harvest, Bishop Warfel has published the final document of the diocesan synod held in 2021. Every registered household in the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings was mailed a copy of this document. To read this document electronically visit http://www.theharvestnews.org/gods-people-the-domestic-family-of-eastern-montana/. For all documents related to the 2021 Diocesan Synod on the […]
Father Jeffery Fleming Appointed as Coadjutor Bishop of Great Falls-Billings
Bishop Michael W. Warfel issued this press release this morning announcing the appointment of Coadjutor Bishop-elect Jeffery Fleming. There will be a 12 Noon Press Conference today at St Ann Cathedral in Great Falls with further details. The press conference will be streamed on the Diocesan Facebook page as well as the St Ann Cathedral […]
Bishop Warfel Celebrates Chrism Masses
On April 5th, 6th, and 7th, Bishop Warfel celebrated the Chrism Masses for the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings. These masses were held at St. Ann’s Cathedral in Great Falls, St. Patrick’s Co-Cathedral in Billings, and Sacred Heart in Glendive.
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. […]
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.
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
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 […]
Synod on the Domestic Church in Eastern Montana to begin Friday, September 10th
After over a year of preparation, the Synod on the Domestic Church in Eastern Montana will begin with an Opening Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael W. Warfel at St. Ann’s Cathedral on Friday, September 10th. Please pray for the delegates as they deliberate and advise the Bishop on the challenges facing the Domestic Church and […]