Thirty-two people from western Montana hiked to the top of St. Mary’s Peak, in the Bitterroot Mountains, on Sunday, Aug. 15, to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. (Photo provided)
 

Thirty-two people from western Montana hiked to the top of St. Mary’s Peak, in the Bitterroot Mountains, on Sunday, Aug. 15, to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Father Jack Murray said Mass on the mountaintop. The trip marked the 47th time that a group has hiked up St. Mary’s Peak to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption. “The weather was outstanding, and we give glory to God for the success of this year’s celebration,” said hike organizer Jeff Diepstraten. Hikers covered eight miles round trip and ascended 2,400 feet.

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Published in The Montana Catholic Online, Volume 26, No. 9, September 17, 2010.