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The Diocese of Helena was established on March 7, 1884.
Answer: True
The Diocese of Helena was officially established on March 7, 1884.
The earliest Catholic presence in western Montana began around 1811 with the arrival of French fur traders.
Answer: False
The earliest Catholic presence in western Montana began around 1811 with Catholic Iroquois/Haudenosaunee fur traders, not exclusively French fur traders.
In the 1830s, the Flathead Nation sent emissaries to St. Louis to petition for their own missionaries.
Answer: True
The Flathead Nation did send emissaries to St. Louis in the 1830s with the specific request for missionaries.
Pierre-Jean de Smet established St. Mary's Mission in Montana in 1844.
Answer: False
Pierre-Jean de Smet established St. Mary's Mission in 1841 and St. Ignatius's Mission in 1844, not St. Mary's Mission in 1844.
The first Catholic chapel in Missoula was built in 1873, and St. Patrick's Church in Butte also opened in 1881.
Answer: True
The first Catholic chapel in Missoula was constructed in 1873, and St. Patrick's Church in Butte was established in 1881.
Pope Leo XIII established the Apostolic Vicariate of Montana in April 1884.
Answer: False
Pope Leo XIII established the Apostolic Vicariate of Montana in April 1883, not 1884.
By 1903, the number of seminarians in Montana had decreased from thirteen to one.
Answer: False
By 1903, the number of seminarians in Montana had increased from one to thirteen, indicating growth in priestly vocations.
Montana achieved statehood in 1889, and St. Matthew's Church in Kalispell was dedicated in 1894.
Answer: True
Montana achieved statehood in 1889, and St. Matthew's Church in Kalispell, the first Catholic church there, was dedicated in 1894.
Augustin Ravoux, S.J., served as the Apostolic Vicar of Montana from 1868 until his incapacitation.
Answer: False
Augustin Ravoux, S.J., was appointed Apostolic Vicar of Montana in 1868 but was incapacitated and unable to assume office; Jean-Baptiste Brondel served as the Apostolic Vicar.
The earliest Catholic presence in western Montana, beginning around 1811, was primarily associated with which group?
Answer: Catholic Iroquois/Haudenosaunee fur traders
The earliest Catholic presence in western Montana, beginning around 1811, was primarily associated with Catholic Iroquois/Haudenosaunee fur traders.
What significant request did the Flathead Nation make to the Diocese of St. Louis in the 1830s?
Answer: For their own missionaries
In the 1830s, the Flathead Nation petitioned the Diocese of St. Louis for their own missionaries.
Which mission did Pierre-Jean de Smet establish in Montana in 1844?
Answer: St. Ignatius's Mission
Pierre-Jean de Smet established St. Ignatius's Mission in Montana in 1844.
Pope Leo XIII established the Apostolic Vicariate of Montana in which year?
Answer: 1883
Pope Leo XIII established the Apostolic Vicariate of Montana in April 1883.
What significant change occurred in the number of seminarians in Montana by 1903?
Answer: It increased from one to thirteen.
By 1903, the number of seminarians in Montana had increased from one to thirteen.
In what year did Montana achieve statehood?
Answer: 1889
Montana achieved statehood in 1889.
The Diocese of Helena is located in eastern Montana.
Answer: False
The Diocese of Helena is situated in western Montana, not eastern Montana.
The Diocese of Helena functions as a suffragan diocese within the ecclesiastical province of the Archdiocese of Seattle.
Answer: False
The Diocese of Helena functions as a suffragan diocese within the ecclesiastical province of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, not Seattle.
The Diocese of Helena covers a geographical area of approximately 134,480 square miles.
Answer: True
The Diocese of Helena encompasses an extensive geographical area of 134,480 square kilometers, which is equivalent to 51,922 square miles.
As of 2023, the Diocese of Helena comprised 38 parishes and 57 missions.
Answer: False
As of 2023, the Diocese of Helena comprised 57 parishes and 38 missions, not the other way around.
The six deaneries of the Diocese of Helena include Bozeman, Butte, Conrad, Helena, Kalispell, and Missoula.
Answer: True
The six deaneries of the Diocese of Helena are indeed Bozeman, Butte, Conrad, Helena, Kalispell, and Missoula, as organized for administrative purposes.
As of 2025, Catholics constituted 7.5% of the total population within the Diocese of Helena's jurisdiction.
Answer: True
As of 2025, Catholics represented 7.5% of the total population within the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Helena.
In 2023, the Diocese of Helena was served by 61 priests and 4 nuns.
Answer: False
In 2023, the Diocese of Helena was served by 61 priests, 34 permanent deacons, seven religious brothers, and four nuns, not just 61 priests and 4 nuns.
When John Patrick Carroll became bishop, the diocese had 53 priests and 65 churches.
Answer: True
Upon John Patrick Carroll's assumption of the episcopate, the diocese reported 53 priests and 65 churches.
When George Finnigan took office, the diocese had 104 priests and 101 churches.
Answer: True
Upon George Finnigan's assumption of office, the diocese reported 104 priests and 101 churches.
In which U.S. state is the Diocese of Helena primarily located?
Answer: Montana
The Diocese of Helena is primarily located in the U.S. state of Montana.
The Diocese of Helena functions as a suffragan diocese within the ecclesiastical province of which archdiocese?
Answer: Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon
The Diocese of Helena functions as a suffragan diocese within the ecclesiastical province of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.
What is the approximate geographical area covered by the Diocese of Helena in square miles?
Answer: 51,922
The Diocese of Helena covers an extensive geographical area of 51,922 square miles.
Which of the following is NOT one of the six deaneries of the Diocese of Helena as of 2023?
Answer: Billings
The six deaneries of the Diocese of Helena are Bozeman, Butte, Conrad, Helena, Kalispell, and Missoula. Billings is not listed as one of these deaneries.
According to 2025 figures, what percentage of the total population within the Diocese of Helena's jurisdiction was Catholic?
Answer: 7.5%
As of 2025, Catholics represented 7.5% of the total population within the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Helena.
As of 2023, how many permanent deacons served the Diocese of Helena?
Answer: 34
As of 2023, the Diocese of Helena was served by 34 permanent deacons.
Jean-Baptiste Brondel served as the Apostolic Vicar of Montana before becoming its first bishop.
Answer: True
Jean-Baptiste Brondel served as the Apostolic Vicar of Montana from 1883 and subsequently became the first bishop of the Diocese of Helena.
Bishop Brondel's tenure included establishing new parishes, constructing churches, and evangelizing Native Americans.
Answer: True
Bishop Brondel's tenure was characterized by extensive travel to establish new parishes, build churches, and focus on the evangelization of Native Americans.
John Patrick Carroll succeeded Bishop Brondel and established the Diocese of Great Falls in 1903.
Answer: False
John Patrick Carroll succeeded Bishop Brondel in 1903, but the Diocese of Great Falls was created by papal decree in the same year, not established by Bishop Carroll.
Bishop Carroll was a proponent of socialism but condemned alcohol.
Answer: False
Bishop Carroll condemned socialism, viewing it as detrimental to individual development, and also strongly condemned alcohol's societal impact.
George Finnigan was appointed the third bishop of Helena in 1927.
Answer: True
George Finnigan was appointed as the third bishop of Helena in 1927.
In 1928, Bishop Finnigan was adopted into the Crow tribe and given the name 'Holy Word'.
Answer: False
In 1928, Bishop Finnigan was adopted into the Blackfoot Confederacy and given the name 'Na-toa-ye-owa-shin,' meaning 'Holy Word'.
Ralph Leo Hayes, the fourth bishop, later became rector of the Pontifical North American College in Rome.
Answer: True
Ralph Leo Hayes, the fourth bishop of Helena, later served as the rector of the Pontifical North American College in Rome.
Joseph Michael Gilmore served as bishop of Helena for 26 years.
Answer: True
Joseph Michael Gilmore's tenure as bishop of Helena spanned approximately 26 years.
Bishop Gilmore's tenure was marked by the development of programs for vocations and refugee resettlement.
Answer: True
Bishop Gilmore's episcopate was characterized by the establishment of programs focused on vocations and refugee resettlement, among other initiatives.
Bishop Raymond Hunthausen collaborated with 'Call to Action', a conservative Catholic group.
Answer: False
Bishop Raymond Hunthausen collaborated with 'Call to Action', which was a progressive Catholic group, not a conservative one.
Bishop Hunthausen's tenure included the closure of several Catholic elementary and high schools.
Answer: True
Bishop Hunthausen's tenure as bishop saw the closure of several Catholic elementary and high schools within the diocese.
Elden Francis Curtiss was appointed Archbishop of Omaha in 1993.
Answer: True
Elden Francis Curtiss, after serving as Bishop of Helena, was appointed Archbishop of Omaha in 1993.
Alexander Joseph Brunett was initiated into the Blackfeet Nation and received the name 'Holy Eagle Feather'.
Answer: True
Alexander Joseph Brunett was initiated into the Blackfeet Nation and was given the name 'Holy Eagle Feather'.
Robert C. Morlino became the Bishop of Madison in 2003.
Answer: True
Robert C. Morlino, after serving the Diocese of Helena, became the Bishop of Madison in 2003.
Austin Vetter, the current bishop, previously served the Diocese of Bismarck.
Answer: True
Austin Vetter, the current bishop of Helena, previously served in the Diocese of Bismarck.
Bernard Joseph Topel became Bishop of Helena.
Answer: False
Bernard Joseph Topel, a former diocesan priest from Helena, later became the Bishop of Spokane, not Helena.
The image labeled 'Bishop Carroll (1912)' shows the first bishop of Helena.
Answer: False
The image labeled 'Bishop Carroll (1912)' depicts John Patrick Carroll, who was the second bishop of Helena, not the first.
Who was the first bishop of the Diocese of Helena?
Answer: Jean-Baptiste Brondel
Jean-Baptiste Brondel was the first bishop of the Diocese of Helena.
Which of the following was a key focus of Bishop Jean-Baptiste Brondel's tenure?
Answer: Increasing the number of priests and building churches
A key focus of Bishop Jean-Baptiste Brondel's tenure was increasing the number of priests and constructing churches, alongside evangelizing Native Americans.
John Patrick Carroll succeeded Bishop Brondel and served as bishop from:
Answer: 1904–1925
John Patrick Carroll succeeded Bishop Brondel and served as bishop of Helena from 1904 to 1925.
Who was appointed the third bishop of Helena in 1927?
Answer: George Finnigan
George Finnigan was appointed the third bishop of Helena in 1927.
In 1928, Bishop George Finnigan was adopted into which Native American tribe?
Answer: Blackfoot Confederacy
In 1928, Bishop George Finnigan was adopted into the Blackfoot Confederacy.
Joseph Michael Gilmore served as bishop of Helena for approximately how many years?
Answer: 26 years
Joseph Michael Gilmore served as bishop of Helena for approximately 26 years.
Which of the following was a significant initiative during Bishop Raymond Hunthausen's tenure?
Answer: Establishing a mission in Guatemala
A significant initiative during Bishop Raymond Hunthausen's tenure was the establishment of a mission in Guatemala, alongside increased lay involvement and the closure of several schools.
After serving as Bishop of Helena from 1976 to 1993, Elden Francis Curtiss was appointed to what position?
Answer: Archbishop of Omaha
After serving as Bishop of Helena from 1976 to 1993, Elden Francis Curtiss was appointed Archbishop of Omaha.
Alexander Joseph Brunett, who replaced Bishop Curtiss, was initiated into the Blackfeet Nation and given what name?
Answer: Holy Eagle Feather
Alexander Joseph Brunett was initiated into the Blackfeet Nation and received the name 'Holy Eagle Feather'.
Who is the current bishop of Helena, having assumed the role in 2018?
Answer: Austin Vetter
Austin Vetter is the current bishop of Helena, having assumed the role in 2018.
The Cathedral of Saint Helena serves as the mother church of the Diocese of Helena.
Answer: True
The Cathedral of Saint Helena is recognized as the mother church of the Diocese of Helena.
The first image displayed in the infobox for the Diocese of Helena is of its coat of arms.
Answer: False
The first image displayed in the infobox for the Diocese of Helena is of the Cathedral of Saint Helena, its mother church.
The first Catholic church built in Bozeman was St. Patrick's Chapel, constructed in 1886.
Answer: False
The first Catholic church in Bozeman was the Shèn White Chapel, constructed in 1886, not St. Patrick's Chapel.
Bishop John Patrick Carroll began the construction of the Cathedral of Saint Helena in 1904.
Answer: True
Bishop John Patrick Carroll initiated the construction of the Cathedral of Saint Helena in 1904.
The Diocese of Helena operates Carroll College in Butte, Montana.
Answer: False
Carroll College, sponsored by the Diocese of Helena, is located in Helena, Montana, not Butte.
The Diocese of Helena operates six primary schools.
Answer: True
The Diocese of Helena operates six primary schools.
The Cathedral of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary served as Helena's first cathedral prior to 1914.
Answer: True
The Cathedral of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary served as Helena's first cathedral prior to the construction of the current Cathedral of Saint Helena.
What is the mother church of the Diocese of Helena?
Answer: Cathedral of Saint Helena
The mother church of the Diocese of Helena is the Cathedral of Saint Helena.
What was the name of the first Catholic church built in Bozeman?
Answer: Shèn White Chapel
The first Catholic church built in Bozeman was the Shèn White Chapel.
When did Bishop Carroll initiate the construction of the Cathedral of Saint Helena?
Answer: 1904
Bishop John Patrick Carroll initiated the construction of the Cathedral of Saint Helena in 1904.
How many primary schools are operated by the Diocese of Helena?
Answer: Six
The Diocese of Helena operates six primary schools.
Where is Carroll College, the college sponsored by the Diocese of Helena, located?
Answer: Helena, Montana
Carroll College, sponsored by the Diocese of Helena, is located in Helena, Montana.
Which church served as Helena's first cathedral prior to 1914?
Answer: Cathedral of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
The Cathedral of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary served as Helena's first cathedral prior to 1914.
The Diocese of Helena filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2014 as part of a $15 million settlement.
Answer: True
The Diocese of Helena filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2014, linked to a $15 million settlement for victims of clergy sex abuse.
The former Temple Emanu-El, sold in 2022, is the oldest synagogue in Montana.
Answer: True
The former Temple Emanu-El, sold by the diocese in 2022, holds historical significance as the oldest synagogue in Montana.
In 1993, Bishop Curtiss apologized for the diocese's handling of accusations against priest Wilson Smart.
Answer: True
In 1993, Bishop Curtiss issued an apology concerning the diocese's inadequate response to accusations against priest Wilson Smart.
An out-of-court settlement with victims of Wilson Smart resulted in one victim receiving $1.7 million.
Answer: True
The out-of-court settlement with victims of Wilson Smart resulted in one victim receiving $1.7 million, with other victims receiving lesser amounts.
In 2001, a priest accused of accessing child pornography was reassigned to a high-school position.
Answer: False
The priest accused of accessing child pornography in 2001 was allegedly reassigned from a high-school to a middle-school position, not a high-school position.
In what year did the Diocese of Helena file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection?
Answer: 2014
The Diocese of Helena filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2014.
What is the historical significance of the former Temple Emanu-El, sold by the diocese in 2022?
Answer: It was the oldest synagogue in Montana.
The former Temple Emanu-El, sold in 2022, is historically significant as the oldest synagogue in Montana.
What was the outcome of the out-of-court settlement with victims of priest Wilson Smart?
Answer: One victim received $1.7 million, and others received lesser amounts.
The out-of-court settlement with victims of Wilson Smart resulted in one victim receiving $1.7 million, with other victims receiving lesser amounts.
In 2001, a priest accused of accessing child pornography was allegedly moved from a high-school to what position?
Answer: A middle-school position
In 2001, a priest accused of accessing child pornography was allegedly moved from a high-school to a middle-school position.
The official Latin name for the Diocese of Helena is *Dioecesis Montana*.
Answer: False
The correct official Latin name for the Diocese of Helena is *Dioecesis Helenensis*, not *Dioecesis Montana*.
The coat of arms of the Diocese of Helena was designed and adopted when the diocese was first established in 1884.
Answer: True
The coat of arms of the Diocese of Helena was indeed designed and adopted in 1884, coinciding with the diocese's establishment.
The chevrons on the Diocese of Helena's coat of arms symbolize the patron saint of the diocese.
Answer: False
The chevrons on the Diocese of Helena's coat of arms symbolize the mountain peaks within the diocese's territory, not the patron saint.
The conjoined cross and crown on the coat of arms symbolize Saint Helena, the empress and patron saint.
Answer: True
The conjoined cross and crown on the Diocese of Helena's coat of arms symbolize Saint Helena, the empress and patron saint of the diocese.
What is the official Latin name for the Diocese of Helena?
Answer: Dioecesis Helenensis
The official Latin name for the Diocese of Helena is *Dioecesis Helenensis*.
What do the alternating silver (white) and green chevrons on the Diocese of Helena's coat of arms symbolize?
Answer: The mountain peaks within the diocese's territory
The alternating silver (white) and green chevrons on the Diocese of Helena's coat of arms symbolize the mountain peaks within the diocese's territory.
The conjoined cross and crown on the Diocese of Helena's coat of arms symbolizes:
Answer: Saint Helena, the empress and patron saint
The conjoined cross and crown on the Diocese of Helena's coat of arms symbolizes Saint Helena, the empress and patron saint of the diocese.