Articles & Interviews

The following are selected articles and interviews published in the June 18, 2004 Installation Issue of The Montana Catholic:

• Diverse, colorful gathering greets new Bishop in evening prayer service
  (Article by Cathy Tilzey)
• Cathedral packed by well-wishers from across the diocese and country for Bishop’s Mass of Installation
  (Article by Cathy Tilzey)
• A happy Montana childhood: Bishop Thomas has been an organizer from his early years
  (Article by Christine Dubois)
• Old friends share memories of bishop’s early years
  (Article by Cathy Tilzey)
• A brief history of the Diocese of Helena
  (Article by Montana Catholic staff)
• The heart of a shepherd – getting to know our new bishop
  (Interview with Bishop George Leo Thomas)
• Apostolic Administrator reflects on serving in the interregnum
  (Interview with Monsignor Kevin O'Neill)
• New bishop reflects upon challenges and opportunities which await us
  (Homily by Bishop George Leo Thomas)
• Coat of arms symbolizes family history, Marian devotion, motto of Bishop Thomas’ ministry
  (Article by Deacon Paul J. Sullivan)
• Resource Center Recommendations: History of the Diocese
  (Column by Kathy Ward, Resource Center Manager)

Photo Essay Pages

The following are selected photo essay pages from the June 18, 2004 Installation Issue of The Montana Catholic. Click on a thumbnail image to view a larger (JPEG) version. Click the link below the thumbnail to view or download the page in PDF* format (*Adobe Reader® required). For more photos of Bishop Thomas' Installation ceremonies, visit the evening prayer service and Mass of Installation photo albums

Front Page PDF*	Prayer Service PDF*	Mass of Installation PDF*	New Bishop PDF*	Back Page PDF*