About St. Rose of Lima · Dillon, Montana
St. Rose of Lima Parish serves the communities of Dillon and Melrose, Montana, offering Catholic worship, sacraments, and ministries rooted in faith formation and community service. The parish is home to St. Rose of Lima Church in Dillon and St. John the Apostle Mission in Melrose, with Mass celebrated in both locations. The parish emphasizes spiritual growth through sacraments, Bible study, rosary groups, and youth and adult ministries, welcoming all who seek a deeper relationship with Christ.
- Patron
- St. Rose of Lima
Why belong here
Join St. Rose of Lima Parish to experience vibrant faith communities, including Religious Education for children, OCIA for adults seeking baptism or full initiation, Bible study, rosary groups, and service through the Knights of Columbus. The parish offers a welcoming environment for all ages to grow in faith, participate in sacraments, and build lasting relationships through shared worship and ministry.
Mass times at St. Rose of Lima
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday, 3:45 to 4:30 pm
- By appointment
Ministries & Groups
- Religious Education (K-6th grade, Wednesdays at 4 pm)
- Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)
- Knights of Columbus (monthly meetings, coffee after Mass)
- Catholic Campus Ministry (UMW students)
- Men's Bible Study (Tuesday mornings, 6-7 AM and 7-8 AM)
- Monthly Rosary Group (second Thursday at 7 pm)
Sacraments
The seven sacraments are divided into three categories: Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist), Healing (Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick), and Service (Holy Orders, Marriage). Each sacrament offers grace and spiritual nourishment, with specific age requirements for Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation.
Faith Formation
St. Rose collaborates with Formed.org to teach the sacraments and foster lifelong faith. OCIA offers paths for those baptized in other Christian traditions or not fully initiated in the Catholic Church. Religious Education runs from September to April.