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The Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Held as its new President. Scott brings a strong background in executive leadership, strategic development, and Catholic ministry to the Foundation. He most recently served as Executive Director of Catholic Social Services of Montana, where he partnered with diocesan…

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The Lasting Legacy of Melford Arrotta April 22, 2026 As Christians, we are called to live lives filled with prayer, generosity, and love—to recognize Christ in others and to respond with compassion. As we continue to celebrate the joy of the Easter season, it is a fitting time to reflect…

A New School Year Underway  September 29, 2025 Just like that, summer has come to a close and a new school year is underway! As students settle into their routines and classrooms, the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana sends prayers for a joyful, safe, and fruitful year ahead. May God…

Thank you for honoring our priests!  September 4, 2025 Thank you to everyone who supported our priests by participating in the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana’s 2025 St. John Vianney Priest Tribute! Catholics across the Diocese of Great Falls–Billings were invited to honor or remember beloved priests by giving to…

A Lasting Gift to the Church That Shaped Generations “I’m still here on this planet because of the prayers of my mother and father, Ethel and Clem, and my husband, John,” said Leone Cloepfil. “Their prayers have kept me going. I simply wanted to honor them.” And honor them she…

Helping Saint Leo’s Keep Their Parish Family Safe Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Saint Leo’s Catholic Church in Lewistown was able to make a significant improvement to their Parish Center last fall! With help from a Foundation grant, the parish installed new security cameras and an intercom system,...

A Whole New Look at St. Agnes! A welcoming space can bring a parish community closer together, and thanks to a grant from the our Foundation, St. Agnes in Red Lodge has completely transformed its gathering area! With the grant and additional parish support, St. Agnes purchased 15 tables and 84...

A Warm Thank You from St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church Keeping a parish warm—both spiritually and physically—is no small task, especially when a failing boiler system threatens to leave parishioners and staff in the cold. Thanks to a grant from our Foundation, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church was able to bring in...