Bishop Jeffrey M. Fleming
8th Bishop of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings
"Go make disciples. By this choice, I wish to express that all believers are called and commissioned by Christ to carry out the Great Commission."
Biography
A native son of Montana, Bishop Fleming was born to Mike and Glenda Fleming in Billings and raised in Belt. He graduated from Carroll College in Helena, MT, with degrees in Theology and Religious Education. He attended Mt. Angel Seminary in Oregon, earning an MA in Theology, and was ordained to the priesthood on May 19, 1992, by Bishop Elden Francis Curtiss. He later earned a Licentiate in Canon Law (JCL) from the Catholic University of America in 1998.
Bishop Fleming has served in numerous pastoral and diocesan roles across Montana. His early assignments included the Anaconda Catholic Community, the Cathedral of St. Helena, Chaplain to Carroll College, and Priest Director of Legendary Lodge. Over the years, he has served as pastor at St. Rose of Lima in Dillon, Christ the King in Missoula, and St. Mary in Helena.
In addition to his dedicated parish ministry, he has served the Diocese of Helena in various critical administrative capacities, including Director of the Chancery, Vice Chancellor, Adjutant Judicial Vicar, Moderator of the Curia, and Chancellor.
On April 19, 2022, Pope Francis appointed him as the Coadjutor of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings. Bishop Jeffrey M. Fleming was ordained a Bishop on June 22, 2022, in Great Falls, Montana. He served the diocese in the role of Coadjutor Bishop until August 22, 2023, when he officially became the 8th Ordinary of the Diocese.