Faith Formation Events
2024 Diocesan Youth Event
Bishop Fleming and the Office of Faith Formation is please to host the 2024 Diocesan Youth Event on March 16th and 17th, 2024. The retreat will take place at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Lewistown, Montana. Our theme this year is Saints and Sacraments. The Sacraments selected by
Bishop Fleming Releases Letter About Universal Synod
On September 18th Bishop Fleming released his first Pastoral Letter as the Ordinary of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings. In it he requests prayers for the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. Click here to read the letter in full.
Parish Leadership Day 2023
Bishop Fleming and your Chancery Team announce the First Parish Leadership Day to be held in Billings at St. Patrick Co-Cathedral on Friday, October 20, 2023. More information will be distributed as it becomes available, but to view the initial announcement click here.
New Permanent Deacon Formation Cohort Forming
Permanent Deacons play an important role in the life of the Church in the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings. Bishops Michael Warfel and Jeffrey Fleming, along with Deacon Pete Woelkers (Director of Deacons and Deacon Formation) are excited to announce the opening of a new Permanent Deacon Formation Cohort, which will
Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion Filling Quickly
When one thinks of Marian Apparitions immediately Lourdes, Fatima, and Guadalupe come to mind. For many, these distant holy sites are not possible to visit due to the nature and expense of international travel. Little is it known though, that Mary has appeared here, in the United States. Our Lady
With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings joyfully announces the ordination of Matthew Walter Solarz to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by His Excellency The Most Reverend Michael W. Warfel Bishop of
Bishops Issue Pastoral Letter on the Liturgy
Earlier this month Bishop Warfel and Bishop Fleming issued a Pastoral Letter to all parishes on the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. This document gives guidance on the specifics of the celebration of Mass throughout the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings. You can view this document here, or through the diocesan
“Cultivating Eucharistic Amazement” a huge blessing for the Diocese and the region
On May 5th and 6th, 2023, over 700 individuals joined together to celebrate Jesus’ presence in the Most Blessed Sacrament. At this event Dr. Scott Hahn, Archbishop Alexander Sample, Bishop Michael Warfel, Bishop Jeffrey Fleming, and others presented talks on the gifts and graces received through the Eucharist. Thank you
Tickets Selling Fast for “Cultivating Eucharistic Amazement” with Dr. Hahn, Archbishop Sample, Bishop Warfel & Bishop Fleming
Tickets remain on sale, but are going quickly for “Cultivating Eucharistic Amazement.” Join us May 5 & 6, 2023 at Billings Central Catholic H.S. with special guests Dr. Scott Hahn, Archbishop Alexander Sample, Bishop Michael Warfel, Bishop Jeffrey Fleming and musician guest Jaime Thietten. We all need healing, yet many
Easter Greeting from Bishop Warfel and the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings (2023)
Christ is Risen! Indeed – Christ is Risen, Alleluia! Easter greetings from Bishop Warfel, Bishop Fleming, and everyone at the Chancery. Please watch this quick video from Bishop Warfel talking about the importance of Easter and the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. To view via YouTube: https://youtu.be/TCxMcG3yiKI To view
Holy Saturday (2023)
We enter into Holy Saturday, or what is sometimes referred to as Silent Saturday. While this may initially seem less important or not as acknowledged – it is a very important day for the Holy Triduum and our Catholic faith. Join Bishop Warfel and Thomas as they discuss why this