About St. John Berchmans Mission · Arlee, Montana
St. John Berchmans Mission in Jocko, Montana, is one of three Catholic communities within the St. Ignatius Mission, serving the local area with a Jesuit tradition. It is part of the Diocese of Helena and operates under the pastoral care of the Society of Jesus. The mission offers Mass, sacraments, and community ministries while honoring the cultural context of the surrounding Bitterroot Salish, Pend d’Oreille, and Kootenai peoples. It is currently a summer-only parish, with Mass held on Sundays at 11:30am.
- Patron
- St. John Berchmans
- Rector
- Fr. Victor Cancino, SJ
- Diocese
- Diocese of Helena
Why belong here
Join a community rooted in Jesuit tradition and deeply connected to the local Indigenous cultures of the Bitterroot Salish, Pend d’Oreille, and Kootenai peoples. Participate in sacramental ministry, faith formation, and social justice initiatives. The parish offers spiritual development, music ministry, and cultural translation services through its dedicated staff and volunteers.
Mass times at St. John Berchmans Mission
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 8:15am
- Sunday 4:15pm
About
St. John Berchmans Mission is one of three Catholic communities within the St. Ignatius Mission, serving the local area with a Jesuit tradition. 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
- Fr. Mark Hoelsken, SJ
- Miss. Davina DeShaw - Business & Office Manager
- Sr. Edith M. Schnell - Bereavement Minister
- Anne Stewart - Director of Music Ministry
- Shirley Trahan - House of God Translator
- 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