Montana Bishops
Diocesan Policy: Advocacy, Lobbying and Political Action

Diocesan Policy: Advocacy, Lobbying and Political Action

While it is increasingly accepted that major public issues have moral dimensions and that religious values have public consequences, there often is confusion and controversy over the participation of religious individuals and groups in public life. Following are some...

On the November 2020 Election Results

On the November 2020 Election Results

Citizens across the country and Montana have exercised their precious right to vote, expressing their vision of hope for the future. While we await the results of the presidential election, we offer our prayers for all those elected to office, asking the Lord to...

Legalization of Marijuana in Montana

Legalization of Marijuana in Montana

The Roman Catholic Bishops of Montana oppose the legalization of recreational marijuana as a threat to the flourishing of individual persons - particularly, the young, the poor, and those who struggle with either substance abuse or mental health challenges. While...