Select article archives from 2007 issues of The Montana Catholic

January 2007

Chancery organizational changes to emphasize service model
CYC convention enters 30th year
Diocesan pastoral planning process moves into next phase
Stuart Long ordained a deacon Dec. 16
Wyoming monks lay groundwork for new monastery


March 2007

150 prepare for reception into the Church
JPII, profs defined ‘full human person’
BVM’s experience of Butte ‘even better’ than imagined
Youth celebrate 30th CYC conference, rising up from the rock


April 2007

Pastoral planning enters strategic phase
New facilitators trained for safe environment program
DOP 2007: Like a lamp in the night, Christ’s love burns in us
Good news presented at DOP kickoff dinners
BVM sisters share fond memories of St. Ann’s School
New, familiar faces join Chancery staff
Provost lecture held in Helena
Chrism Day includes talks, homily by Bishop Ricken
Philipsburg, Helena youth assist Guatemala mission


May 2007

Holy Spirit conference draws on amazing grace
Accountant starts new job at chancery
Participation will ensure the success of DOP 2007
New priest assignments announced*


June 2007

Pastoral plan distributed
Team chosen for Legendary Lodge
Seminarian to be ordained to transitional diaconate
Deacon Kuhl honored at retirement dinner
PFLM-2 graduates called best-educated laity in liturgy
Helena priest celebrates 40 years as Maryknoll missioner
Kalispell sister celebrates 60 years as Sister of Mercy
Mission school ranks 2nd in Guatemala
Artist develops spiritual paintings, liturgical art*


July 2007

Sr. Annette extolled for her gentle spirit and teaching
Texas native ordained to transitional diaconate
Pastoral plans, development discussed at diocesan finance conference
DCCW members learn about necessities, more on Mary
Daughters of Isabella meet, elect officers
Sister reflects on St. Joseph Parish “glory days” with BVMs
Encountering the universal Church
New terminology and deanery announced, explained


August 2007

Bishop celebrates Mass at Indian Days
Foundation announces second group of grant recipients
New foundation services director appointed
BVMs cherish 57 years of memories at St. Anthony's
New employees bring experience, enthusiasm to Chancery Services


September 2007

Cemetery committee holds first meeting
Pastoral and renewal services position filled
Diocesan Resource Center is font of religious information
Mission visit truly life changing
Respect for Life, one healed heart at a time
BVM Sisters return for centennial of congregation serving in Montana


October 2007

Plan update shared in parishes
Son Light benefit nurtures youth ministry, raises $110K
Diocese found in compliance with Charter
Diocesan capital campaign feasibility study begins
Connections opens catechists’ eyes to Christ in daily lives and media

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