April 2013: Chrism Mass 2013
This installment of Behind the Story covers the 2013 Chrism Mass at St. Helena Cathedral in Helena, Mont. on Thursday, March 21.
(Related article: Chrism day, Mass brings sense of diocesan, universal Church)

March 2013: Electing a Pope (3-part series)
Catholic Formation Services Director John Fencik guides us through the history and process of papal elections in this three-part video series.
(Related article: Bishop's column: Thoughts as we anticipate a new pope)

November 2012: Laura D'Esterre
Laura D'Esterre, the newly hired Public Policy Associate and Culture of Life Spokesperson for the Montana Catholic Conference, talks to The Montana Catholic about her story and what she will bring to the work of the conference.
(Related article: New state conference spokesperson seeks coherent approach...)

December 2012: Inauguration of Dr. Thomas Evans
Carroll College faculty, staff and students talk about the inauguration of Dr. Thomas Evans as the 16th President of the school.
(Related article: Embracing dreams, advancing vision: Carroll inaugurates president)

Oct. & Nov. 2012: President Thomas Evans
Carroll College President Thomas Evans speaks to The Montana Catholic about how his Catholic faith influences him in his new position.
(Related article: New Carroll president: College positioned to be a ‘major player’)

September 2012: Priests and their pets
In this installment of Behind the Story, meet four priests in the Diocese of Helena, and their four-legged companions.
(Related article: Priests & their pets: priests share dog tales)

September 2012: Anne Van Sickle
This installment of Behind the Story features Anne Van Sickle, a 100-year-old St. Mary's Parishioner, speaking about what brought her to lay ministry at the church.
(Related article: A century as a Catholic woman in Montana)

July 2012: CYC Leadership Camp
This installment takes you to Leadership Camp, both the start of the Legendary Lodge camp season and the beginning of the year-long CYC Board.
(Related article: Youth at Leadership Camp prepare to declare their faith)

July 2012: Justice Outreach Project
This edition takes you to Browning, Mont., for the fourth year of the Justice Outreach Project.
(Related article: Youth grow in faith, work for community)

May 2012: Bishop Thomas' Ad Limina visit
Bishop George Leo Thomas sits down with The Montana Catholic to talk about his 'ad limina' visit to Rome and some challenges and successes in the Diocese.
(Related article: Bishop Thomas invigorated by ‘ad limina’ pilgrimage)

Apr. 2012: CYC Convention
An inside look at the 2012 Catholic Youth Coalition Convention in Helena, Mont.
(Related article: Of one heart & mind: Youth gather for annual convention)

Mar. 2012: Montana Early Music Festival
A deeper look into Musikanten Montana's finale performance of "A Venetian Coronation - 1595" at St. Helena's Cathedral in Helena, Mont.
(Related article: Early music, modern times)

Feb. 2012: A Catholic Social Services open adoption
This installment of Behind the Story takes you inside an open adoption at Catholic Social Services of Montana.
(Related article: Sharing a child’s life through open adoption)

Dec. 2011: National Catholic Youth Conference
Montana Catholic reporter Eric Connolly takes you to Indianapolis for the 2011 National Catholic Youth Conference in this installment of Behind the Story.
(Related article: The NCYC: gathering for a common purpose)

Nov. 2011: Junior High Rally 2011
On November 5, over 300 middle-schoolers gathered in Kalispell to revel in their faith. The 2011 Junior High Rally featured keynote speakers, formation, a worship band, Mass and the concluding dance.
(Related article: Junior high rally: Middle school youth revel in their faith)

Nov. 2011: Musical Changes with the New Roman Missal
The Montana Catholic brings you a look at some of the musical changes coming this Advent with the New Roman Missal with Sister Mary Jo Quinn, SCL.
(Related article: Carrying a new tune: Mass music setting to change with new Missal)

Oct. 2011: Three Forks parish center dedication
This installment of Behind the Story features the blessing of the new parish center at Holy Family Parish in Three Forks, Montana.
(Related article: Sharing the Faith)

Sep. 2011: Hazy Day
A look at the 2011 Hazy Day celebration, a fundraiser that strengthens support for the diocesan mission in Guatemala, and an opportunity to thank Father Jim Hazelton for 47 years of mission work in the Central American country.
(Related: Hazy Day crowd assists Guatemala mission, thanks Father Hazelton)

Summer 2011: Legendary Lodge
This month's installment of Behind the Story takes you behind the scenes at the Diocesan summer camp Legendary Lodge. Montana Catholic reporter Eric Connolly made numerous trips to the Legendary throughout the summer to try and paint a picture of what an entire week at camp looks like.
(Related article: A week at Legendary Lodge: What your camper forgot to tell you)

July 2011: Priestly Ordination of Father David Severson
Father David Severson was ordained on June 24, 2011, at the Cathedral of St. Helena. In these exclusive interviews, he, his high school classmate and his sister reflect on both his ordination and the call to holiness shared by all Catholics.
(Related article: Answering the call: Stevensville man ordained)

Apr. 2011: Sacred Oils of the Chrism Mass
Thursday, April 14, the diocesan Church will gather to participate in the Chrism Mass. Father John Robertson, chancellor of the Diocese of Helena, explains the significance of the Chrism Mass and the sacred oils that are blessed during this liturgy in the latest Behind the Story installment.

Mar. 2011: The Diocese of Helena Guatemala Mission
From Feb. 22 to March 1, 2011, Montana Catholic reporter Eric Connolly traveled to the diocesan mission at Santo Tomas la Union in Guatemala. His assignment: to find a way to tell the story of what the diocesan Guatemala Mission is all about. This Behind the Story installment shares what he found.
(Related article: A first-time visitor’s impressions of Guatemala)

Feb. 2011: Catholic Advocacy Days at the Capitol
Catholic school students from around the state gathered at the state legislature Feb. 2 for Catholic Advocacy Days, sponsored by Montana Catholic Conference.
(Related article: Catholic youth see intersection between their faith and government)

Dec. 2010: Priestly ordination of Father Richard Kluk
On December 10, 2010, priests and laity alike gathered at St. Helena Cathedral in Helena, Mont. for the ordination for Richard Anthony Kluk to the the priesthood.
(Related article: Jubilee day: Priest ordained at Cathedral of St. Helena)

Nov. 2010: Bishops' Social Justice Summit
Respect for human dignity was the message at the Bishops’ Social Justice Summit, which drew a diverse range of speakers to Carroll College on November 12, 2010.
(Related article: Helena conference focuses on human dignity)

Nov. 2010: Bishop Thomas Q&A with MSU students
Bishop George Leo Thomas fields questions from college students at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT.
(Related article: Bishop Thomas fields questions at MSU)

Oct. 2010: Deacon Ordination of David Severson
David Severson is ordained to the transition diaconate in Stevensville, MT.
(Related article: David Severson ordained to the transitional diaconate)

Oct. 2010: Lumen Christi Award
Father Edward Kohler wins the 2010 Lumen Christi Award from Catholic Extension.
(Related article: Father Ed Kohler receives national Lumen Christi Award)

Oct. 2010: Housing God's People
Christ the King campus ministry intern Jess Lareau discusses working with Habitat for Humanity
(Related article: Campus ministry expands outreach through Habitat for Humanity)

July 2010: CYC Leadership Camp
CYC youth talk about Leadership Camp 2010 at Legendary Lodge.
(Related: Legendary Leadership Camp teaches discipleship, new leaders chosen)

May 2010: PFLM with John Fencik
John Fencik talks about the Program for Formation of Lay Ministers (PFLM)
(Related article: Diocesan PFLM program graduates 32)

Apr. 2010: Carroll College Confirmation
Twelve people were confirmed at Carroll College in Helena, including two who were baptized and five who came into full communion with the Church.
(Related: I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit!)

Mar. 2010: Rebecca Mastee
Exclusive video interview with Rebecca Mastee
(Related article: Montana Catholic Conference adds associate director of policy)