About Immaculate Conception [Butte Catholic Community North] · Butte, Montana
The Butte Catholic Community North, comprising St. Patrick and Immaculate Conception Parishes, serves the Butte, Montana area with a rich history dating back to 1881 and 1906 respectively. The parish offers a variety of ministries, sacraments, and community events, including weekday and weekend Masses, confession, adoration, and marriage preparation. It also supports the Montana Tech Catholic Campus Ministry and provides pastoral care through a dedicated staff including Fr. Patrick Beretta, the pastor, and Deacon Bernard McCarthy. The community emphasizes active participation in liturgy, faith formation, and service.
- Established
- 1881
- Patron
- Immaculate Conception
- Rector
- Fr. Patrick Beretta
- Diocese
- Diocese of Helena
Why belong here
Join a community that offers deep faith formation through classes for Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation. Experience meaningful sacraments, vibrant liturgies, and pastoral care through dedicated staff. Participate in parish events, campus ministry, and volunteer opportunities that strengthen your spiritual life and connect you with neighbors.
Mass times at Immaculate Conception [Butte Catholic Community North]
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 – 4:00 pm at St. Patrick Church
- By appointment with the priest
Adoration times
- Tuesday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm at St. Patrick Church
- Friday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm at St. Patrick Church
About
Butte Catholic Community North is comprised of St. Patrick and Immaculate Conception Parishes. The community offers a variety of ministries, sacraments, and community events, including weekday and weekend Masses, confession, adoration, and marriage preparation. It also supports the Montana Tech Catholic Campus Ministry and provides pastoral care through a dedicated staff including Fr. Patrick Beretta, the pastor, and Deacon Bernard McCarthy. The community emphasizes active participation in liturgy, faith formation, and service.
History
St. Patrick Parish opened in 1881 and the Immaculate Conception Parish in 1906. The two parishes now form the Butte Catholic Community North, serving the local Catholic population with shared ministries and events.
Sacraments & Formation
The parish offers Baptism Preparation, First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion classes, Confirmation classes, Anointing of the Sick by appointment, and detailed guidelines for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, including preparation, rehearsal, music, and decor guidelines.
- Baptism Preparation
- First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion
- Confirmation
- Anointing of the Sick
- Holy Matrimony
Ministries
The parish offers Faith Formation, Marriage Preparation, Montana Tech Campus Ministry, Vacation Bible School, Caring Aid Administration, and Music Ministry.
- Faith Formation
- Marriage Preparation
- Montana Tech Campus Ministry
- Vacation Bible School
- Caring Aid Administration
- Music Ministry