Diocese of Great Falls-Billings

Marriage and Family

The Marriage and Family Office supports programs that teach and promote the Catholic understanding of the sanctity of marriage, the dignity of family life, and responsible parenthood.

Wedding celebration in the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings
  • The sanctity of marriage and the vocation to Married Life.
  • The great dignity of family life and responsible parenthood.
  • The sanctity of all life from conception until natural death.

Office Contacts

Terri Reavley
Director, Marriage and Family Office

Phone:(406) 604-1851

Email: treavley@diocesegfb.org

Ben and Rita Pehl
Natural Family Planning Coordinators

Email: benritapehl@gmail.com

Natural Family Planning (NFP)

Helping couples deepen conjugal love and achieve responsible parenthood is part of the Church's total pastoral ministry. We provide both education and pastoral care to support Catholic spouses.

Why choose Natural Family Planning?

  • It reflects the dignity of the human person within marriage.
  • It promotes openness to life and the value of the child.
  • It safely and effectively enriches the bond between husband and wife.

We are blessed to have several certified instructors available to couples within the Diocese:

Creighton Model FertilityCare

Gina Hansen, FNP-C FCPI
(406) 403-2434
gc-hansen@hotmail.com

Sarena Myles, RN-FCPI
(406) 899-6915
fertilitycaregf@gmail.com

Couple to Couple League

Ben and Rita Pehl
(402) 640-9494
benritapehl@gmail.com

Visit CCL Website

FEMM Health

Rachel Finn, APRN
Raelee Hollowell, RN
Patricia Knight, RN

(406) 233-3098

Visit FEMM Outreach

Marriage Encounter

"The best gift to give your children is happy, loving parents."

Join millions of couples who keep their marriage vibrant by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience. These weekend retreats are designed to help you communicate more intimately, deepen your love, and grow in faith.

Upcoming Weekend Experiences

To apply or for more information on regional retreats, please contact Paul and Tracy McElvery at (307) 215-9444.

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Mary Queen of Peace
(Non-residential)

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The Historic Elk Mountain Hotel

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Ucross

Community gathering for Mass

Right to Life of Montana

Life is our first inalienable right. Founded over thirty years ago, Right to Life of Montana believes all life is fragile and fights to protect the elderly, handicapped, and unborn.

As the official state affiliate to the National Right to Life Committee, the organization uses legislation and educational programs to expose the truths behind the abortion industry. There are currently 12 active chapters in Montana.

State Office Contact

Greg Trude
Executive Director

PO Box 6787
Helena, MT 59604

Phone:(406) 433-0827
Toll Free: 1-800-470-2230
Email: life@rtimt.org