About St. Joseph · Harlowton, Montana
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Harlowton, Montana, is a historic parish established in 1917 to serve Wheatland County. It was built to replace earlier Masses held at local ranches and is part of a larger network that includes missions in Judith Gap and Shawmut. The parish continues to offer Mass, confession, and community ministries rooted in its Catholic identity and commitment to evangelization. It is currently led by Pastor Fr. Cody Williams and supported by staff including bookkeeper Claire Miller.
- Established
- 1917
- Patron
- St. Joseph
- Rector
- Fr. Cody Williams
Why belong here
Join a parish with deep roots in Montana’s rural Catholic community, offering daily Mass, confession, and active ministries like religious education and outreach. You’ll be part of a network of churches committed to evangelization and service, rooted in the Catholic tradition and local faith formation.
Mass times at St. Joseph
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 11:30 - 11:50 am (Sunday)
- By appointment
About Us
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, along with its missions, is committed to following Jesus’ call to make disciples of all nations. Our Roman Catholic identity connects us to the larger Church.
History
Priests began serving Wheatland County around 1910, holding Masses at ranches before a church was built. Bishop Carroll requested a church in Harlowton, which was constructed in 1917. The parish also established two missions — Immaculate Conception in Judith Gap and Blessed Sacrament in Shawmut — and a third mission in Hedgesville, which closed in 1958.
Staff
Fr. Cody Williams is the current pastor. Claire Miller serves as bookkeeper.