About St. Mary · Chester, Montana
St. Mary Parish in Chester, Montana is part of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings. The parish serves the community with a focus on faith formation and sacramental life, rooted in Catholic tradition. It offers various ministries and services to support spiritual growth and community engagement.
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- Diocese of Great Falls-Billings
OUR MISSION
We commit ourselves to discover and make known God’s presence in our world by living the Gospel joyfully, working for justice and peace, and continuing our spiritual growth through a lifetime.
OUR HERITAGE & HISTORY
1840s – 1880s THE FRONTIER MISSIONS 1904 A NEW DIOCESE IS BORN 1910s – 1970s A CENTURY OF GROWTH 1980 – Present GREAT FALLS-BILLINGS ROOTED IN TRADITION: We are living witnesses, rooted in the Eucharist and Catholic Tradition, striving to embody the values of Christ’s reign in our daily lives. JUSTICE & PEACE: We commit ourselves to discover and make known God’s presence in our world by actively working for justice, peace, and the care of our communities. LIFELONG GROWTH: Guided by the Spirit, we are dedicated to continuing our spiritual growth and faith formation through a lifetime of learning.
OFFICES & MINISTRIES
The Pastoral Center is here to serve our parishes, schools, and communities across Eastern Montana. Explore our various offices and ministries below to find resources, contacts, and support.
- THE SACRAMENTS
- YOUTH MINISTRY & CAMPS
- FAITH FORMATION & CATECHESIS
- MARRIAGE & FAMILY
- CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
- MARRIAGE TRIBUNAL
- BUSINESS & FINANCE
- HUMAN RESOURCES & CAREERS
- PROPERTY & FACILITIES
- CATHOLIC CEMETERIES
- VICAR GENERAL
- SAFE ENVIRONMENT
SACRAMENTS
Information regarding Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, and other Sacramental preparation across the Diocese.