Pastoral Council 

The Diocesan Pastoral Council is a consultative body, respresentative of the Catholics in the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings.  The Council called together in Christ by the Bishop, seeks to assist the Bishop in providing vision and direction for nurturing the faith, the pastoral life, and the activities of the People of God.

Mission Statement of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings:  We, the People of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, from diverse backgrounds yet guided by the same Spirit, are working together in eastern Montana to forge new dimensions in our Church.

The sacred richness of our land and people shapes us.  Routed in the Eucharist and Catholic Tradition, we are living witnesses who struggle to embody the values of Christ's reign.

We commit ourselves to discover and to make known God's presence in our world by living the Gospel joyfully, working for justice and peace, and continuing our spiritual growth through a lifetime.

2010 Diocesan Council Members

Executive Committee - Bishop Michael Warfel, Sr. Lynn Casey, Sr. Bernadette Helfert, Kim Briese, Jared Harris

Council Members:  Richard Hall, Roger Seilstad, John Lane, Joan Bennett, Kim Briese, Jerome Main, Terrie McDonald, Mike Fisher, Anne O'Brien, Sr. Catherine Kinsella, Rev. Francis Schreiber, Rev. Jay Peterson

 Planning Documents

Pastoral Plan 2005-2010
Constitution of the Pastoral Council
Parish Pastoral Council Guidelines

Vicariate Planning Meeting Summaries

For Questions regarding Pastoral Planning, please contact:

Sister Lynn Casey, SCL