Diocese of Great Falls-Billings Archives

Church services resume as Montana takes first step to reopen

Apr 27, 2020

LAUREL, Montana — Montana took its first, halting step toward reopening on Sunday as churchgoers returned to services after a month-long hiatus and a general stay-at-home order expired. While other states have been extending restrictions amid the continuing spread of the coronavirus, Montana is among those that are beginning to

By Matthew Brown

Cloistered nuns emerge to bless health care workers

Apr 26, 2020

For the first time in their 20-year history in Great Falls, the Poor Clares emerged from their monastery to raise their hands in blessing over the city and sing the blessing of St. Clare.

By David Murray, Great Falls Tribune

Georgia public Masses still suspended; phased reopening of Montana churches

Apr 25, 2020

In an April 23 letter to the faithful, the bishops of Georgia discussed the decision to suspend public liturgies through the end of May following Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement April 20 permitting some businesses to reopen.

By Nichole Golden

Retired Montana priest gets 5 years on child porn charge

Oct 4, 2019

A retired Catholic priest in Montana who pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography has been sentenced to five years in prison.

By Associated Press

Bishop criticizes priests who attended Trump rally as VIPs

Jul 9, 2018

A Catholic bishop in Montana has criticized four priests who attended President Donald Trump’s rally in Great Falls last week for wearing their black clerical garb while prominently seated in the front row directly behind the president.

By Associated Press

Montana diocese settles sex abuse claims for $20 million, hopes it will “continue healing process”

Apr 27, 2018

The Catholic Diocese of Great Falls-Billings in Montana has reached a $20 million agreement to settle claims by 86 people who said they were sexually abused as children by clergy employed by the diocese.

By Crux Staff