Freedom of Religion

For some time now, the Bishops of this country have had growing concerns of potential restrictions on our First Amendments rights to express our religion freely.  Just this past week, two Archbishops wrote on this topic of growing concern and importance; Archbishop Dolan of New York, and Archbishop Gomez of Read more…

Eucharistic Marian Conference

I arrived in Jackson, Wyoming Friday afternoon to participate in this year’s return of the Eucharistic Marian Conference. Over 400 people gathered for a weekend of prayer, talks, catechesis for youth and young, fellowship and growing the faith.  The majority of people are from the Diocese of Cheyenne, but there Read more…

Two Years…

I just returned from celebrating the 6:45am Mass at our Cathedral.  Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the announcement naming me the Bishop of Cheyenne.  I offered the Mass this morning in thanksgiving for this local Church, the wonderful people of Wyoming. The words from Sunday’s second reading from St. Read more…

Image of God

 This Sunday’s readings remind us of the central role and truth of our Creator.  God speaks to the prophet Isaiah:  I am the Lord and there is no other, there is no God besides me.  (Isaiah 45:1, 4-6)  The Psalm calls us to Give the Lord glory and honor.  (Psalm 96)  St. Read more…

Bridger Teton National Forest

Yesterday provided yet another opportunity to explore the beauty of this NW part of Wyoming.  After Mass, we loaded up some horses and headed up into the Bridger Teton National Forest.  Our guide was Al Parker.  Al looks more comfortable on a horse than most people would in their Lazy Read more…

Praise the Creator

Today was another spectacular day enjoying the beauty of creation in Jackson. The day began with 8:00 Mass followed by an opportunity to visit with some of the parishioners. I then had one meeting, and the rest of the day to enjoy the beauty of creation. Before Mass, I got Read more…

Holy Family, Thayne

As this readership may remember, we broke ground this Spring on a new Church in Thayne, Wyoming.  As I am in the Jackson area, I decided to take the one hour drive south to see how the new church is coming along.  As you will see in the pictures below, Read more…

Catholic Educators Conference

    On Monday, about 120 administrators and teachers from our seven Catholic schools gathered for a conference at St. Anthony’s Tri Parish School in Casper.  Our presenter for the day was Dr. Ray Wicks, from St. Louis.  Of course, Deacon Vernon Dobelmann was his ever present and helpful self Read more…

Priests & Presbyterates

About a year ago, Bishop Robert Lynch of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida asked me if I would serve as the Spiritual Moderator for their annual Priest Convocation.  I was more than happy to oblige for several reasons.  First and foremost, Bishop Lynch has been a long-time friend, and Read more…