Today marks the 20th Anniversary of my Deacon Ordination in St. Peter’s Basilica. Providentially, I have the grace to be back in the Eternal City to mark this occasion. Yesterday was the first day in Rome. After arriving at the North American College, I spent some time in the Blessed Read more
Over the weekend, numerous parishes were learning of the changes in assignment of the priests that serve them. Below are the changes we are able to announce at this time. In recent years, we have put together most of the official pictures for our clergy, but some of the new Read more
As exciting as it is to be making my first ad limina visit next week, the saddest consequence is this visit falls right in the heart of Confirmation season. I wish to apologize for my absence to all those who will be confirmed in the coming days. I know how important Read more
Every five years, bishops make a visit to Rome to give a report on the state of affairs in their diocese. During the visit, the Bishop meets with the Holy Father, as well as the numerous offices that oversee the day-to-day business of the Universal Church. These visits are referred Read more
The Diocese of Cheyenne is once again in ‘launch mode’ of this year’s annual appeal; Living and Giving in Christ; Unity Through Diocesan Ministries. This annual appeal is one of the primary funding streams for the diocesan operating budget. Every parish in the diocese is now beginning to promote this Read more
Last night, we had our fourth gathering of young adults, known as Thursday Night Life. These gatherings are for anyone in their 20’s and 30’s. Another moderate crowd turned out, as usual, competing with many other calendar events. We as a diocese have a great desire to ‘connect’ with our Read more
Here is the homily for the Easter Vigil. Blessed Easter greetings to one and all! The Gospel tonight indeed proclaims Good News! He is not here! (Mark 16) He is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Happy Easter! Because the Resurrection of Jesus is a reality and a mystery yet to be fully Read more
Now there was a garden in the place where he was crucified, and in the garden there was a new tomb in which no one had ever been laid. And so, because it was the Jewish day of Preparation, and the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. (John 19:41-42) Read more
Today, the universal Church joins our Blessed Mother and the Beloved Disciple at the foot of the cross. Still today, we fulfill the prophesy of Zechariah: “I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of mercy and supplication, so that when Read more
Tonight’s celebration of the Lord’s Supper has always been one of my favorites. Perhaps it is fitting that the post of tonight’s homily is number 300 for this blog. Enjoy! This evening, the Church enters into the great celebration of the Triduum. We recall the culmination of Jesus’ life and Read more