Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena

06/05/2026

In his Friday Message this week, Bishop Vetter reflects on the recent Confirmations, as well as the many other Sacraments celebrated this spring and summer, as he looks forward to visiting our deaneries over the summer months.

06/03/2026

The nine-day Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus leading up to the Consecration of the United States by our U.S. bishops begins today!

Please join us, alongside the entire U.S. Church, in this prayer for our country.

View the Novena online: https://www.usccb.org/novena-sacred-heart-jesus --day-1-heart-of-jesus-aflame-with-love-for-us

Download a copy to print out:https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/2026-02/Novena%20to%20the%20Sacred%20Heart%20Full.pdf

View more resources for the upcoming Consecration: diocesehelena.org/sacredheart

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Sr. Judy Lund, OP on receiving the Spirit of Montana award honoring her 70 years in education, 34 of which have been at St. Matthew's Catholic School in Kalispell.

We join in heartfelt gratitude to Sr. Judy for her service to our young people, and wish her all the best in retirement.

Alongside the shared article, you can watch the MTN news segment here: https://www.kpax.com/news/local-news/flathead-county/kalispell-educator-honored-after-70-years-of-teaching

Retiring Sister Judy Lund recognized with Spirit of Montana award for 'lifetime of service'🔗 bit.ly/4dHVeSF

Students and teachers at St. Matthew’s Catholic School rose for a standing ovation as Gov. Greg Gianforte bestowed Sister Judy Lund with the Spirit of Montana award on Wednesday morning.

06/01/2026

Alongside building and placing the new cross on the mountain at Legendary Lodge, the incredible team at Beyond 227 have also undertaken constructing a Marian Grotto on camp. It will be a beautiful spot on camp for groups to gather and for campers to pray and listen during the various opportunities for reflection throughout the camp week. Thank you Beyond 227!

05/29/2026

On June 11, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Bishop Vetter invites all of the faithful of the Diocese of Helena to take part in this special celebration as he joins with all of the bishops of the United States to consecrate the nation on June 11th at the bishop's Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando.

You can find helpful resources and ways to get involved on our website, such as the nine-day novena to the Sacred Heart beginning on June 3rd, a guide for enthroning the Sacred Heart image in your home, spiritual reading on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and more. Visit: diocesehelena.org/sacredheart

05/26/2026

Yesterday, Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence.

You can read the full encyclical, and access videos, reflections, and other resources on the document, here: https://www.usccb.org/magnifica-humanitas

05/18/2026

This week, Bishop Vetter is in the Bozeman Deanery for visits to parishes, missions, and more. Alongside Confirmations, he will also celebrate several Special Intention Masses at Holy Rosary Parish, open to all who wish to attend. The first is a Mass in Celebration of Marriage tonight at 7pm.

05/15/2026

With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, Bishop Vetter joyfully announces and invites you to the Ordination of Kaleb Mitchell to the Priesthood at 3:00pm on Thursday, June 18th at the Cathedral of St. Helena.

The Ordination is open to the public, and all are invited to join for the Mass, as well as a light reception to follow in the Brondel Center located in the lower level of the Cathedral.

The Mass will also be livestreamed on our website, and on the Diocesan YouTube channel. Please join us in praying for Kaleb!

05/14/2026

Confirmations continue around the Diocese! Bishop Vetter celebrated with young people of the Helena deanery on May 5 at the Cathedral. Join us in praying for our youth receiving the Sacrament this spring!

05/13/2026

After a windstorm knocked over the cross on top of the mountain at Legendary Lodge summer camp earlier this year, the crew at Beyond 227 generously crafted, and installed, a beautiful new cross. Thank you to the whole team for restoring this great symbol of our faith which has inspired so many young people, and will continue to for years to come.