Clergy Corner
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Let us Pray
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is sanctified and governed, mercifully hear our humble supplications for all bishops, priests and deacons; that by the gift of your grace, all, in their various appointments, may faithfully serve you and have the strength to be firm witnesses of the Gospel to the world. Amen.
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rITE OF ORDINATION
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On June 24, 2021 at St. Patrick Co-Cathedral, Deacon John Pankratz, was ordained to the sacred priesthood in the Diocese of Great Falls-Blgs. by Most Rev. Michael W. Warfel.
May God bless and protect Fr. John Pankratz, all the days of his life.
PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
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vocations
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Vocation Director
REV. DANIEL WATHAN
(406) 265-4261 (office)
(406) 697-7039 (cell)Email: vocations@diocesegfb.org
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Prayerfully support Vocations
Our seminarians represent the future of the Catholic Church. Their voices will proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the words of absolution, the words of consecration. Their hands will be anointing us, blessing us, baptizing our children and grandchildren, and raising the Host over our bowed heads. They will extend the priesthood of Jesus Christ and the saving power of His Sacrifice in the world for the next generations.
Thomas Johnson
College IV
Mount Angel Seminary
Matthew Solarz
Third Year TheologySacred Heart School of Theology -
Matthew Solarz
Transitional Deacon
On Tuesday, June 30, 2022, Seminarian Matthew Solarz was ordained a transitional deacon at St. Patrick Co-Cathedral. This is the final step before ordination to the priesthood which is slated for next year.
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Rite of Candidacy
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Thomas Johnson
Thomas completed his college-level studies at Mount Angel Seminary and begins his theological studies at the Angelicum University in Rome while residing at the North American College.
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Pray For Our PriestsWe should pray for all priests because they are chosen by God to serve His people. They can be strengthened by our prayers to live their vocation well in a way that is holy and pleasing to Him.
Gracious and loving God,
we thank your for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.Help our priests to be strong in their vocation. Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel. Allow them to experience joy in their ministry. Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen.
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Ordination Anniversaries
Fr. Joseph Ponessa 6/1/1974 Fr. Francis Schreiber 6/3/2002 Fr. Nyhun Tran 6/5/2010 Fr. Leo McDowell 6/8/1994 Fr. Michael Schneider 6/8/1994 Fr. Robert Grosch 6/8/1974 Fr. Tom Harney 6/10/1962 Fr. Ted Szudera 6/11/1977 Fr. William Hogan 6/12/1966 Fr. John Houlihan 6/14/1964 Fr. Thomas Tobin 6/14/1959 Fr. Stephen Zabrocki 6/15/1989 Fr. William Cawley 6/15/1973 Fr. Jay Peterson 6/17/1978 Fr. Marcel Vogel 6/17/1989 Fr. Jerry Connolly 6/17/1967 Fr. Terry Regan 6/18/1968 Fr. Patrick Zabrocki 6/22/1988 Fr. Daniel O'Rourke 6/22/1988 Fr. Alphonsus Enelichi 6/23/1990 Fr. Ryan Erlenbush 6/23/2009 Fr. John Pankratz 6/24/2021 Fr. David Wilkins 6/24/2014 Fr. Cory Sticha 6/26/2008 Fr. Garrett Nelson 6/26/2014 Fr. Ayub Mwampela 6/27/2000 Fr. Daniel Wathan 6/27/2006 Fr. Jim O'Neil 6/28/1985 Fr. Samuel Spiering 6/28/2012 Fr. Wayne Pittard 6/29/1983
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Diaconate Candidates
Pictured left to right: Deacon Pete Woelkers, Brenton Seymour, Blake Jensen, Roy Brown, Bishop Michael Warfel, Bob Wiesner, Ed Serrat, Tom Depuydt
Bishop Michael Warfel introduced the six candidates for the Permanent Diaconate at Holy Mass on Sunday, September 26, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Red Lodge. These six men have completed a year of Aspirancy and are beginning the first year of Candidacy. We pray that the Holy Spirit continues to guide them and their wives during these next years of formation.
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Traditional Roles in the Liturgy
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