Diocese of Helena

Official Twitter account of the Roman Catholic Church in western Montana.

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This week we celebrate the Ordination of Kaleb Mitchell to the Priesthood! The Mass is open to all, and we hope that you can join us for this blessed and joyful moment for our diocese.

The Mass will also be livestreamed on our website and YouTube channel: https://t.co/LLiQijZeyV

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Young Adults!
Don't miss this opportunity to pray, connect, and recreate with other Catholics in their 20's and 30's. To top it off, we are blessed to welcome Sr. Molly Bernadette Spiering, CSFN as our guest speaker.

Learn more, and register at: https://t.co/ac6FEqILZU

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Catholic. Friendship. Service.
Justice Outreach Project invites young people to the Blackfeet Indian Reservation for a week of encounter, service, and cultural exchange, centered around the teachings of the Catholic Faith.

Learn more, and register, at: https://t.co/gUhd7Vnn0I

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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.

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The 9-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.

Find the full Novena & more resources at: https://t.co/W2RXFXtniK

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On June 11, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate our country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Find more info, resources, and ways to participate here: https://t.co/W2RXFXtniK

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

All are welcome!
More details here: https://t.co/O66RJ2lKiH

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On Monday, Bishop Vetter celebrated Confirmation at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Conrad with young people from around the deanery who have been preparing to receive the Sacrament of Initiation.
Join us in praying for our young people being Confirmed this spring!

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The group included our Seminarians (from left) Carter Anderson, Jamie Severson, Deacon Kaleb Mitchell, and Shae Bills, as well as Fr. Matthew Christiaens who is pursuing a degree in Canon Law. They are pictured here in front of the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna.

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In his travels this week, Bishop Vetter was able to spend some time with our men studying in Italy.

Please continue to pray for our Seminarians, Fr. Matthew, and our Bishop in his travels!

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Photos from Bishop Vetter's meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the General Audience last week in St. Peter's Square in Rome.

Know of Bishop's prayers for you, and please continue to pray for him and for the Holy Father and his intentions.

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In his Friday Message this week, Bishop Vetter talks about the upcoming Divine Mercy Sunday, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, a powerful devotion to include in our prayer life.

How to Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy: https://t.co/C3lefyalir

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Bishop Vetter, currently in Rome for the annual Rector's Dinner fundraiser for the Pontifical North American College seminary, was able to meet with the Holy Father this morning at the Wednesday General Audience! View their exchange at the link below.
https://t.co/2qNIwhKuam

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Bishop Vetter wishes you and your family a very happy Easter!
He is risen indeed, Alleluia!

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Bishop Vetter comes with a message on Good Friday, where we commemorate the Passion and death of Lord.

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Bishop Vetter comes with a special message on Holy Thursday, where we celebrate the institution of the Most Holy Eucharist and the priesthood.

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The 2026 Eucharistic Congress was an inspiring and grace-filled weekend which brought our diocesan family together for prayer, formation, and fellowship. Here is a great recap of some of the best moments from the weekend, created by our friend @matthias_motion

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In his Friday Message this week, Bishop Vetter recaps the past week in our diocese which saw over 1,000 people come together for the Eucharistic Congress. He previews some of the drone footage of the Eucharistic procession and mentions the annual Chrism Mass later that week.

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For those that are unable to attend the Eucharistic Congress this weekend, the opening Mass celebrated by Cardinal Timothy Dolan will be livestreamed on the Cathedral of St. Helena's YouTube channel at the link below. Mass begins at 7:00pm MT.
https://t.co/4alHzDmA1j

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Bishop Vetter is pleased to announce the following appointments involving the priests and parishes of the Diocese of Helena, including welcoming three new priests from other U.S. dioceses who have been released to serve in the Diocese of Helena for 2-3 years.