Today was another memorable one in the lives of these new bishops. After a morning session, we dawned our cassocks and headed to the hills to the summer residence of Pope Benedict XVI for a brief audience, and an opportunity to individually greet him. As in the lives of most Read more…
Today, Sunday, our day started early with breakfast, then bus transport to St. Peter for Mass in the Basilica at 8:30. It was a very moving experience as we celebrated Mass (fist time as a Bishop in St. Peter) at the same altar where I was ordained a Deacon 18 Read more…
Well, my friends, August was a busy month, and also very productive. In the coming weeks, we will “launch” several new initiatives. This month, we will convene a new Priest Council as well as a new Diocesan Pastoral Council. As you may guess by the name, the priest council is Read more…
Today’s Gospel from Luke (14:25-33) is a marvelous teaching on discipleship, with strong overtones on stewardship. Fundamentally, this passage is a continuation of the earlier part of Chapter 14 which is all about the invitation to the Kingdom. We see initially the righteous are invited. Though at first, they are Read more…
Tuesday, August 31 was an historic day for the Native American People on St. Stephen Indian Mission on the Wind River Indian Reservation. After 126 years of ministry and service to the Native American people at the St. Stephen Indian Mission, the Jesuits transferred the Mission to the Diocese of Read more…