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 […]
Man of the Shroud in Billings and Great Falls
The Man of the Shroud is a presentation on the Shroud of Turin. Well known Shroud expert, Jim Bertrand, will bring a replica of the Shroud as well as a one hour presentation so you can see for yourself one of the most studied artifacts in the world. If indeed the Shroud of Turin is […]
Relics of St. Bernadette to visit Our Lady of Lourdes in Great Falls
Bishop Warfel is pleased to announce that the relics of St. Bernadette Soubirous, the visionary of the apportions at Lourdes, France, will be on display for veneration from Wednesday, June 22st-Friday, June 24th. Specific details for the visit can be found here. With additional prayer resources found here.
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, […]
Nearly 20 Participated in Young Adult Day
On Saturday, August 21st, nearly 20 individuals participated in the first Young Adult Day of Fellowship with the Bishop. The afternoon started with a presentation on holiness by Father John Pankratz. Following the presentation there was time for reflection and activities based off of the saints and other topics related to Father John’s presentation. Mass […]
Young Adult Day of Fellowship
Bishop Warfel invites all young adults (ages 21-35) of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings to a day of fellowship and fun on Saturday, August 21st. The event will begin at 1:00 PM, with a Vigil Mass being offered by Bishop Warfel beginning at 4:00 PM, and a BBQ, yard games and campfire to follow. This […]
Bishop Warfel Visits Young Adults Throughout the Diocese
Bishop Warfel has been visiting with young adult Catholics this past week. He was in Billings to speak at Theology on Tap with the Billings Catholic Young Adults and in Great Falls with Devotions on Draft speaking about “Made by God to Become a Saint.” Both events were well attended, and future gatherings are always […]
World Youth Day 2023
This event is held about every three years, and is attended by hundreds of thousands of Catholics, including the Pope himself. Any individual is invited to attend the event, but most of the activities and messages are geared toward individuals 15-35. The next World Youth Day is scheduled for August 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Further information regarding the […]
National Catholic Youth Convention
NCYC is a weekend Catholic experience of youth from across the country. This year the Conference is scheduled for November 18-20. The diocese is planning on taking a contingent, but is awaiting further information before formally organizing the group. Please visit www.nfcym.org/featured-events/ncyc/ for more information about the national event. Diocesan specific information will be made available as soon as possible.