Bishop of Helena
The Bishop is the spiritual and administrative leader of the Diocese of Helena. He provides for the spiritual needs of the priests, deacons, women and men religious, and people of the diocese. His office is responsible for overseeing the ministries, activities and programs of the diocesan Church. Additionally, he is the head of the diocesan
civil-law corporation.
Bishop:
Most Reverend George Leo Thomas, Ph.D.
bishop@diocesehelena.org
Executive Secretary:
Mary Michael Szudera
mszudera@diocesehelena.org; ext. 12
Administrative Assistant:
Carwin Dover
cdover@diocesehelena.org; ext. 44
Vicar General
The Vicar General administers the diocese in the absence of the bishop. He serves as an ex officio member of diocesan consultative groups.
Vicar General:
Monsignor Kevin S. O’Neill, V.G.
koneill@diocesehelena.org
Delegate for Religious
The Delegate for Religious serves as liaison between the women and men religious serving in the Diocese and the Bishop.
The Assembly of Women Religious is a gathering of the sisters who serve in the Helena Diocese, providing opportunities to bring matters of concern to the Bishop.
Delegate for Religious:
Sister Rita McGinnis, SCL
rmcginnis@diocesehelena.org; ext. 23
Ecumenical Officer
The diocesan ecumenical officer promotes ecumenical activities in the Diocese of Helena, serves as a link with the Montana Association of Churches, and is a liaison to the National Association of Diocesan Ecumenical Officers.
Diocesan Ecumenical Officer:
John Fencik, Director
Catholic Formation Services
P.O. Box 1729
Helena, MT 59901
Phone: 442-5820 (ext. 33)
Fax: 442-5191
jfencik@diocesehelena.org
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