Members of Resurrection Parish in Bozeman gathered on Dec. 11 for Mass, said in English and Spanish, honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe. Bishop George Leo Thomas celebrated the Mass, with Bozeman pastors Father Val Zdilla and Leo Proxell concelebrating. Hispanic dancing, known as Los Matachines, preceded the Mass, as did a serenade to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Tamales and hot chocolate were served after Mass. Above, the dancers with Father Zdilla, Bishop Thomas and Father Proxell.

(J. Michael Connell photo).


Published in The Montana Catholic Online, Volume 26, No. 12, December 17, 2010.