Raffle Winners Drawn
The grand prize drawing for the second annual Diocesan Raffle was held today, May 20th, at the Chancery of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and congratulations to our winners! Grand Prize-2022 Hideout Camper or $15,000 Cash Winner-Jon Larson, Hudson, Wisconsin 2nd Prize-2022 Honda Pioneer Side by Side or […]
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 […]
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.
Scott Held appointed as Executive Director of Catholic Social Services of Montana
The Bishops of Great Falls-Billings and Helena have concluded their search for an Executive Director, to replace Twila Costigan (retired). The bishops are pleased to announce that Scott Held has accepted the position of Executive Director began May 1, 2022. Scott is a native of Montana and a graduate of University of Mary in Bismarck, […]
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.
Annual Catholic Appeal Has Successful Kickoff
The Annual Catholic Appeal kicked off in the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings on the weekend of March 26th & 27th. In the first week of the appeal the generous People of God of Eastern Montana have already raised over 20% of the overall goal of the campaign. A total of $353,057 in gifts and pledges […]
Changes to “The Harvest”
The next edition of The Harvest will be a special edition for the Diocesan Synod Document. It will be produced and mailed out to all recipients of The Harvest in early May. The regular editions of The Harvest will shift one month with the next issue being a June/July issue. It will include articles, photos, […]
Moving Mountains Benefit Tickets On Sale Now
Purchase your tickets for the Moving Mountains Benefit, or you can receive a free ticket by purchasing two booklets of raffle tickets to the Diocesan Raffle.
Watch the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine Live
On Friday, March 25th at roughly 6:30PM Rome Time, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine, along with the entire world, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This Act of Consecration will be done in union with the worldwide body of bishops. Additionally, all the faithful (cleric, religious, and lay) have been invited to also […]