Today, our nation pauses to give thanks. I’ll be taking time today to help serve meals to the homeless and homebound. As we gather with family and friends today, let’s not forget those who are struggling in these days. Early this morning, I began my ‘litany of thanks’ beginning Read more…
In January, the Diocese of Cheyenne will begin focusing on a new set of priorities in our strategic plan. Marriage and Family are among those new priorities. I hope to do a series of articles on marriage and family over the next several months, beginning with this one. The topics Read more…
Today marks the completion of two weeks on the road. I’m at St. Meinrad Archabbey and Seminary in Southern Indiana this morning. I’m looking forward to visiting with our three seminarians studying here as well as with the faculty, and celebrating the community Mass today. I remember as a seminarian Read more…
Today the Church celebrates the dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, St. John Lateran, which also serves as the Pope’s Basilica as the Bishop of Rome. In many ways, the image of a ‘church’ structure, symbolizes the many different aspects and elements of the church architecture which come together Read more…
Last night, on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Cardinal Turkson’s representative delivered his presentation on Faith And The Call For A Human Ecology. The presentation was a keynote address that is a part of our days together with agricultural leaders for a symposium on Faith, Food, Read more…
The following press release explains the exciting symposium that begins tomorrow, Wednesday at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our Catholic Rural Life board of directors just completed a board meeting today, and are looking forward to welcoming the 70 symposium participants and several hundred others who Read more…
As I write, the Solemnity of All Saints is drawing to a close and the eve of All Souls quickly draws near. These two great celebrations call to mind one of my favorite quotes of Bl. Cardinal Newman: Life is short. Death is certain. Eternity is long. It is good Read more…