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
Passing of Father Richard Osterman
Rev. Richard D. Osterman, 85, died September 25, 2021, in Billings, MT, at St. John’s Nursing Home after a long illness. He served as a Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings for 52 years. His funeral Mass of Christian Burial will take place in Red Lodge at St. Agnes Church on October 2, […]
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 […]
Passing of Father Paul Reichling OFM Cap.
The Diocese of Great Falls-Billings received word late last week that Father Paul Reichling OFM Cap., a priest who served in the diocese at multiple locations, passed away. Please join us in praying for the repose of Father Reichling’s soul. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him. […]
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 […]
2021/2022 Diocese of Great Falls-Billings Seminarians
The Diocese of Great Falls-Billings is blessed to have two men studying for the priesthood during the 2021-2022 academic year. Please pray for Thomas as he works to complete his Pre-Theology requirements at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon and for Matthew as he continues his studies at Sacred Heart Seminary in Wisconsin, and prepares for […]
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 […]
Passing of Father Willie
It is with sadness, and yet great trust and joy in the Lord, that we announce the death of Father William Dsouza. Fr. Willie passed away July 31 in Jhansi, India. He was an incardinated priest of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings who served here many years including at; St. Labre in Ashland, Immaculate Conception […]
Bishop Warfel appoints Monsignor Daniel Wathen new Vicar General
On July 1, 2021 Bishop Warfel appointed Fr. Dan Wathen Vicar General of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings. Once he was appointed by the bishop he became a Monsignor for as long as he holds the office (Pope Pius X (21 February 1905), Inter multiplices curas, #62). Monsignor Wathen was born and raised in Billings, Montana and […]