This is the sign that I am giving for all ages to come, of the covenant between me and every living creature with you: I set my bow in the clouds to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the Read more…
The Wyoming Catholic Ministries Foundation may well be the best (unintentionally) kept secret in our Diocese. Chartered in 1994, the WCMF was put together for the “…purpose of supporting the religious, charitable, ministerial and educational programs of the Roman Catholic Church in the State of Wyoming….” That was taken from Read more…
While visiting Indiana near the end of June, I had a rather distinct privilege. 50 years ago, my uncle, Rev. Bernard Voges married a young couple at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Indianapolis. This couple was Ron & Lois Kramer. Ron & Lois have four children, Karen (Sahm), Read more…
Yesterday, we commemorated the 170th anniversary of the first Mass ever (documented) celebrated in the state of Wyoming, and more than likely, in the Rocky Mountain region. That Mass was celebrated July 5, 1840 in conjunction with the Rendezvous celebration of the early mountain men in the Green River Valley. Fr. Read more…
As you can tell, the blog activity has slacked off recently. Mostly, this is due to this bishop’s summer slow down. I’ll try to be a bit more frequent again soon. In the meantime, here are some pictures from a recent visit to one of my former parishes as “Fr. Read more…
Today, the Church of Cheyenne laid to rest a fine priest, Rev. Msgr. William E. Delaney. Msgr. was 66 years a priest, and 93 years young. Up until very recently, he remained alert and fairly active, even though a recent stroke diminished his eye sight some. Msgr. Delaney was born Read more…
Recently, I’ve learned that three different young couples I know, two of whom I married, are expecting their first child. Early Saturday morning, other friends of mine just became grandparents for the first time. Of course, a big part of this “birthing process” is the awesome responsibility of naming their Read more…
Earlier this week I spent the day in Lander, Wyoming for a full day Board of Directors meeting for the Wyoming Catholic College. It was a very productive day, as well as enjoyable. The board is made up of a very dedicated group of individuals who are committed to a Read more…
This evening, on the Nativity of John the Baptist, a small group gathered in the chapel of St. Mary’s School to celebrate a simple Mass. Within the context of the Mass, three of our seminarians took a formal step towards their preparation to receive Holy Orders. Daniel Poelma, Bob Rodgers, Read more…
Tomorrow, we celebrate the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This year, this feast also marks the end of the Year For Priests. I ask you on this Feast to make an effort to find some time to visit your local church and spend some time in prayer before Read more…