House of the Good Shepherd, was a Catholic home for "troubled" girls, located in the Kenwood Addition on the city's west side. Built from 1907 to 1909, the complex was demolished in 1969.

In 1889, a group of nuns of the Convent of the Good Shepherd came to Helena from St. Paul, Minnesota, in answer to an appeal made by the Most. Rev. John B. Brondel, first bishop of Helena. The five nuns brought with them one girl, Veronica, who was to be the first to find shelter and guidance at the Home of the Good Shepherd.

Establishing themselves at Ninth and Hoback, the sisters began their work. As the years passed, the original quarters became too crowded for the increasing number of residents. In 1907, a 10-acre tract of land between LeGrand Cannon and Hauser Boulevard was purchased by the home and excavation began in October of that year.

Over the years, The grounds of the House of the Good Shepherd in Kenwood grew to almost 80 acres. The home was composed of three units, including a laundry, the convent and the school, known as St. Mary's of the Mount. It was built to accomodate 150 girls and 20 sisters. There were also a gymnasium and a chaplain's residence. Because of a lack of finances and decreasing use of its services, the home closed its doors in 1967.

There was a small cemetery on the grounds from which remains were removed at that time and reburied at Resurrection Cemetery in the Helena Valley. Visible in the above photo is a rooftop cross above the center dormer. In the 1950s, the cross was illuminated with a blue light, and could be seen for miles.