About Sacred Heart Mission · Arlee, Montana
Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee, Montana, is one of three Catholic communities within the St. Ignatius Mission, part of the Diocese of Helena and rooted in the Jesuit tradition. It serves the local Indigenous communities of the Bitterroot Salish, Pend d’Oreille, and Kootenai peoples, offering sacraments, faith formation, and culturally grounded spiritual care. The mission emphasizes enculturation, social justice, and spiritual development while maintaining a welcoming presence in a rural setting. It is led by Jesuit priests and supported by lay staff and religious sisters.
- Rector
- Fr. Victor Cancino, SJ
- Diocese
- Diocese of Helena
Why belong here
Join a community deeply rooted in the Jesuit tradition and committed to serving the Bitterroot Salish, Pend d’Oreille, and Kootenai peoples through sacramental ministry, faith formation, and social justice. Experience culturally relevant spiritual development and participate in ministries that honor Indigenous heritage and promote healing, education, and community building.
Mass times at Sacred Heart Mission
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 8:15 AM
- Sunday 4:15 PM
Who We Are
St. Ignatius Mission consists of three communities: The Mission, Sacred Heart Mission - Arlee, and St. John Berchmans - Jocko. Located among the Bitterroot Salish, Pend d’Oreille & Kootenai peoples, we are Catholic communities of the Diocese of Helena grounded in the Jesuit tradition. We search for God's will on a continuous basis, responding to the evolving needs of our people and our society, especially in the areas of sacramental ministry, enculturation, spiritual development, faith formation, and social justice.
Clergy and Administration
Fr. Victor Cancino, SJ is the pastor. Other clergy include Fr. C. Hightower, SJ, Fr. Mark Hoelsken, SJ, Miss. Davina DeShaw, Sr. Edith M. Schnell, Anne Stewart, Shirley Trahan, Justice Bourdon, and Alexandria Quequesah.
Sacraments
We offer all seven sacraments: Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick. For scheduling, contact the Church Rectory at (406) 745-2768.