About St. Ignatius Mission Parish [Historic Church] · Saint Ignatius, Montana
St. Ignatius Mission Parish is a Catholic community in Saint Ignatius, Montana, rooted in the Jesuit tradition and serving the Bitterroot Salish, Pend d’Oreille, and Kootenai peoples. It operates three mission sites: St. Ignatius Mission, Sacred Heart Church in Arlee, and St. John Berchmans in Jocko. The parish emphasizes sacramental ministry, faith formation, spiritual development, and social justice, with services offered in English and the Salish language. It is part of the Diocese of Helena and serves a culturally rich, Indigenous-led community.
- Patron
- St. Ignatius of Loyola
- Rector
- Fr. Victor Cancino, SJ
- Diocese
- Diocese of Helena
Why belong here
Join a community grounded in Jesuit values and deeply connected to Indigenous cultures, offering sacraments, faith formation, and social justice ministries. The parish welcomes all, especially those seeking spiritual growth, cultural connection, and service rooted in the traditions of the Salish, Pend d’Oreille, and Kootenai peoples.
Mass times at St. Ignatius Mission Parish [Historic Church]
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 8:15am
- Sunday 4:15pm
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 - Pastor
- Fr. C. Hightower, SJ - Missoula Jesuit Community at St. Francis Xavier
- Fr. Mark Hoelsken, SJ - Missoula Jesuit Community at St. Francis Xavier
- Miss. Davina DeShaw - Business & Office Manager
- Sr. Edith M. Schnell - Bereavement Minister
- Anne Stewart - Director of Music Ministry
- Shirley Trahan - House of God Translator, Senior Language Consultant at the Séliš-Ql̓ispe Culture Committee
- Justice Bourdon - Maintenance
- Alexandria Quequesah - Immersions Coordinator
Sacraments
As Catholics, our Sacraments are a big part of our spiritual journey. We welcome you to join in these important milestones through your life. Click on the different windows below to learn more, or for scheduling, please contact: Church Rectory (406-745-2768).
- Baptism
- First Reconciliation
- First Communion
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Holy Orders
- Anointing of the Sick