Our Lady of Peace

This morning, the ladies of the parish provided a scrumptious pitch in breakfast and then we had time for a nice visit. This afternoon, I had lunch and a great discussion with some of the youth of the parish. At each of these gatherings, there were representatives from Big Piney Read more…

Pinedale Playground

I arrived in Pinedale yesterday afternoon for a parish visitation this weekend. Today, after 7:00am Mass, I had the great pleasure of enjoying the company of Fr. Lucas and six other men from the area. We had a great time snowmobiling and ice fishing on Boulder Lake. After a brutal Read more…

Day is Done

The end of another day approaches.  As usual, there was time for prayer, Mass, time in the office, phone calls, meetings, and lots to carry in this Bishop’s heart and mind.  This I find is the greatest “task” of the bishop, to carry the many needs and confidences prayerfully in Read more…

Creation

This week the first reading from Mass will walk us once again through the Creation Account of the Book of Genesis.  Perhaps this is a good week to pick a day during the week to go to Mass.  It is certainly an opportunity to reread this marvelous account of the Read more…

God is Good

This week saw some brutal temperatures across the nation, and it did not miss Wyoming.  The frigid and near record-breaking temperatures and wind chills forced the cancellation of a Catholic School Mass and Operation Andrew Dinner in  Rock Springs. However, as things modified a bit by mid week, Deacon Vernon Read more…

Fall & Rising of Many

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the temple, or as some may remember, Candle Mass Day.  We recall today the moment Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple in keeping with the tradition of Israel of purification.  As the readings today recall, it Read more…