Construction Update, October 16, 2025

Construction continues. We have had some great crews of volunteers who have helped to tear out the top step of the sanctuary and all the carpet, especially Tom Andres with his carpet removal equipment that made quick work of the floor.

We have a Loyola Alumni, Wyatt, doing our concrete work. They have finished tearing out the slab, and will be laying the new one soon. When that is completed, the painting will start. Our ceiling will be beautiful.

St. John the Baptist generously loaned the altar from their back chapel for us to use downstairs for the duration of the project.

We ordered the lumber and CNC router for our pew ends, which are all being done by a skilled member of the parish free of charge. I have not asked whether he desires to remain anonymous, so i don’t feel free to reveal his name at this moment.

We are grateful to Carl Maehl for his help on the electrical engineering work for our permit. It was sudden and unexpected work, but he stepped in!

The dumpster in the back lot will be there for the duration of the project, but there is still space to park in the handicapped spots.

We have more volunteer opportunities coming up, and I will announce them as they come.

In Christ,

Fr Kirby

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First ringing and blessing of new bell tower from Bishop Vetter

Who Are We?

Christ the King University Parish has been serving the community and students of the University of Montana, in Missoula, for over 50 years. After two periods of expansion in the 1990s and early 2000s, Christ the King is again looking at a campaign for capital improvements and growth that will sustain the parish for years to come.

To Achieve this Vision,

We are embarking on the That They May Be One Campaign is the initiative to expand and enhance the effectiveness of our ministry in Missoula.
In 2021 Fr. Kirby Longo created a Capital Campaign Committee to explore the idea of raising money to update, renovate, and support the physical church building as well as the programming of the ministry. This group helped to evaluate the needs of the building and operations to determine some specific projects to fund. These goals will allow Christ the King to create an inviting, attractive, and efficient space that will support our efforts and encourage a greater sense of welcome and community among our community members and students.
A successful capital campaign will provide a dynamic home for Griz Catholic and the Missoula Community as well as provide the financial resources needed to expand and enhance the ministry for all. The more effective ministry will strengthen and enhance the community in northwest Montana and beyond.
Individually, each of us make a significant impact on the spiritual quality of life at Christ the King Parish and Student Center. By working together, we have the privilege and opportunity to make an even greater impact in the world.

Campaign Components

COST

$695,500

$215,000

$334,595

$304,905

$1,550,000

PROGRAM

Deferred Maintenance

Roof replacements & office updates

Lower center remodel

Student lounge & Romero remodel

Sacred Space Renewal

Pew Refinishing

Confessional booth for Chapel

Sound engineering

LED lighting updates

Other Expenses

Development Office Set Up

Annual Bishop’s Appeal (2 years)

Campaign Expenses

Diocesan Capital Campaign

Seminarian Financial Support Endowment Fund

Priest & Religious Retirement Endowment Fund

Evangelization Endowment Fund

Cathedral Remodel Fund

TOTAL EXPENSE