It is not clear when the first Catholic homesteaded in the area. By 1900 there was a large enough population to warrant a priest traveling twice yearly to celebrate Mass. From 1900-1909 these Masses took place in the homes of the Obergfells and O’Briens in the Sidney-Fairview area. In 1909 Rev. J.H. Manhussier was stationed in Fairview and asked to minister to Catholics throughout Richland County. In 1915 the Sidney community became a mission of the Catholic Church in Fairview.
St. Matthew’s was originally dedicated to St. Philomena in 1917. As the Catholic population grew, so did the educational needs of the people. By 1949 plans were complete for a Catholic School building which still stands today. The school continued until 1971 through the efforts of the Sisters of Humility and the generosity and dedication of parishioners as teachers and volunteers. By 1962 the Church community had grown so large that a new worship facility was needed. Upon completion, the entire parish complex was rededicated to St. Matthew, the Gospel Evangelist, from whom the present Church and Parish Center take their names.
Currently, St. Matthew’s serves as the Mother Church to four missions. St. Bernard’s, Charley Creek; St. Catherine’s, Fairview; St. Michael’s, Savage; and St. Theresa’s, Lambert.
Fr. Jim O'Neil serves as the Pastor and Fr. Matthew Solarz serves as the Parochial Vicar for the 5 parishes.
We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Email us.
Chrism Mass
Tuesday, March 26th
St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral - Billings 5:00PM
will be livestreamed on the Diocesan YouTube Page
which can be found on the Diocesan Website @ https://diocesegfb.org/
Holy Thursday
Thursday, March 28th
St. Matthew's - Sidney 7:00PM
St. Catherine's - Fairview 7:00PM
Good Friday
Friday, March 29th
St. Bernard's - Charley Creek NOON
St. Matthew's - Sidney NOON
St. Catherine's - Fairview 3:00PM
St. Theresa's - Lambert 3:00PM
Easter Vigil
Saturday, March 30th
St. Bernard's - Charley Creek 4:00PM
St. Matthew's - Sidney 7:00PM
Easter
Sunday, March 31st
St. Catherine's - Fairview 8:00AM
St. Matthew's - Sidney 9:30AM
St. Michael's - Savage 10:00AM
St. Theresa's - Lambert 11:30AM
Mass Schedule
SATURDAY
ST. MICHAEL’S 10:00 AM
ST. MATTHEW'S 5:30 PM
SUNDAY
ST. CATHERINE’S 8:00 AM
ST. MATTHEW’S 9:30 AM
ST. BERNARD’S 10:30 AM
ST. THERESA’S 11:30 AM
5th SUNDAY
Sidney: NO 5:30 PM Saturday Service on the Sat. before the 5th Sun.
All Parishes will have Sunday Celebration in the Absence of a Priest at
their regularly scheduled time, unless otherwise announced.
DAILY MASS @ 9:00 AM
Please Note St. Matthew's Saturday Night schedule:
There WILL BE Mass at St. Matthew's on the following Saturday nights:
There are NO Saturday night services on the following Saturdays:
Confessions are available at 5 PM before the Saturday 5:30 PM Mass or by Appointment.