Sex abuse claims in the Catholic Church in Montana

Montana's civil statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse extends 9 years after the survivor turns 18, capped at age 27. Montana does not have an active lookback window as of February 2026. Montana is notable for its significant history of Catholic clergy abuse in Jesuit-run Native American boarding schools, particularly St. Labre Mission and St. Peter's Mission. The Diocese of Great Falls-Billings has also published a credibly accused clergy list. Native American survivors of Jesuit mission school abuse should consult an attorney about whether any claims remain viable.