About St. Thomas the Apostle · Billings, Montana
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community in Billings, Montana, is a vibrant parish dedicated to growing as disciples of Christ through worship, service, and faith formation. Established in 1965 to serve the growing Catholic population in West Billings, the parish has evolved through multiple renovations and expansions to meet the needs of its active community. The parish offers a wide range of ministries, including liturgical music, outreach, youth programs, and sacramental preparation, and welcomes all to join in Eucharist and spiritual growth. The current pastor is Fr. Steve Zabrocki, who has led major facility renovations since 2014.
- Established
- 1965
- Patron
- St. Thomas the Apostle
- Rector
- Fr. Steve Zabrocki
- Diocese
- Diocese of Great Falls-Billings
Why belong here
Join a community that welcomes all to Eucharist and spiritual growth. Serve God’s kingdom through ministries like liturgical music, outreach, youth groups, and coffee ministry. Deepen your faith through Bible study, religious education, and sacramental preparation. The parish offers abundant opportunities to serve, grow, and belong.
Mass times at St. Thomas the Apostle
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30pm
Our History
Founded in 1965 by Bishop William J. Condon to serve West Billings Catholics. First Mass held at Knights of Columbus Hall. First church building completed in 1966. New church dedicated in 1970. Major renovations in 1988 and 2005. 2014–2017: major expansion under Fr. Steve Zabrocki, including new Gathering Area, parish center, and offices. Blessed by Bishop Michael Warfel in 2017.
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries to serve the community and deepen faith. These include liturgical music, outreach, youth groups, coffee ministry, live streaming, and more. Volunteers are encouraged to serve in any area that matches their gifts.
- Liturgical Music Ministry
- Outreach & Social Justice Ministry
- Coffee and Donuts Ministry
- Live Streaming the Mass
- Family Promise
- Youth Group
- Adult Faith Formation
- Religious Education
- OCIA (Catechumenate)
- Bible Study
- Men's Group
- Stewardship & Giving
- Hallow at St. Thomas (free service)
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, Penance and Reconciliation, and Anointing of the Sick. Sacramental preparation is available for all ages.
- Baptism
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Marriage and Weddings
- Holy Orders
- Penance and Reconciliation
- Anointing the Sick
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Steve Zabrocki2014–present
Led major renovations of church and parish center between 2014–2017.