Death of Father James Birkmaier

  Fr. James Birkmaier, a Priest of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings died today, March 8, 2023 in Great Falls.  Fr. Birkmaier was ordained May 18, 1968 and served 54 years as a priest in our diocese at Sacred Heart in Miles City, St. Ann Cathedral in Great Falls, St. Matthew in Sidney, St. Theresa […]

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 […]

2023 ACA One Month Update

It’s time to celebrate! Here is the 1 month update from our 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal. We are making great progress and we are excited to watch those participation numbers grow – remember, if we all contribute what we can then we can accomplish amazing things! Now?!?  We are on the watch… who is going […]

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 […]

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 […]

Montana Contingent for World Youth Day 2023

World Youth Day is an opportunity for young adults from around the world to gather and celebrate the universality of the Catholic Faith.  While the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings is not sponsoring a contingent for the 2023 event in Lisbon, there is a group of Montanas who have put together a private pilgrimage.  Bishop Fleming, […]