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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
Bismarck priest prepares for a new role: bishop
- Nov 11, 2019
Father Austin Vetter has been a Catholic priest for 26 years. One month ago came a phone call from Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the pope’s ambassador to the United States, wondering whether Vetter would agree to lead the Diocese of Helena in Montana as its next bishop.

By Amy R. Sisk
Pope names North Dakota priest to head Diocese of Helena, Montana
- Oct 8, 2019
Pope Francis has appointed Father Austin A. Vetter, a priest of the Diocese of Bismarck, North Dakota, to be the bishop of the Diocese of Helena, Montana.

By Catholic News Service

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
Diocese filing for bankruptcy to settle sex abuse claims
- Apr 1, 2017
“On behalf of the entire Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, I express my profound sorrow and sincere apologies to anyone who was abused by a priest, a sister or a lay church worker,” Bishop Michael Warfel said in a statement. “No child should experience harm from anyone who serves the church.”

By Associated Press

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