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St. Helena Cathedral

530 N. Ewing, Helena, MT 59601
406 442 5825
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Ranked #1 of 19 attractions in Helena
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
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Anacortes, Washington
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Gothic cathedral with gorgeous interior. Attended the Baccalaureate Mass for Carroll College. Beautiful organ and good acoustics. Downside if you're there for a service: uncomfortable seats and kneelers, in some areas views can be obstructed by the marble columns. Tours available during the summer months.

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Montana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Somehow this cathedral escaped a 1970s "update" and remains Montana's most magnificent church building. The only blemish is the "hot tub" holy water font which must have been installed in the 80s or 90s, but it can be replaced. The windows are rich and gorgeous. The organ is a wonderful instrument. Visit this church.

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Sarasota Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

The building is really impressive and grand. I wish I was able to go inside the cathedral and I wish they would turn on the lights inside at night to really be able to appreciate the stained glass. It's also on a hill so difficult to photograph.

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Highway City, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

Truly breathtaking interior, you have to visit the Cathedral and the State Capitol to get an appreciation of the grandeur that old Helena once was

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Calgary, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

As avid church visitors, we like to pop into interesting place of worship on our travels. St. Helena is worth the time. The stained glass is particularly impressive and an atmosphere of spiritual calm is immediately apparent.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

Something out of a Story. The Stained Glass windows, the Gothic style, it was beautiful. Long Catholic wedding, but lots to look at.

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

A lovely place to visit for a quiet break to contemplate and take in the beauty. We sat and sketched and enjoyed to quiet reverance

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north dakota resident
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

A must-see when you visit Helena. If you don't feel spriritual when you came, you will when you leave.

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So Cal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

Regardless of your religion, or lack of, you will enjoy the facility. It reminds me of the wonderful cathedrals in Europe.

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

No matter your religious affiliation or none, this is a spectacular sight. Seen from miles around, we wondered how it ended up being built, etc. Were fortunate to attend Sunday Mass. A refreshing change from the usual touristy types of things to do. Worth the time.

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