With one more Confirmation Mass to go this season, I’d like to share the common message I’ve shared with all those Confirmed this season. The readings for the Easter Season, as well as those of the Rite of Confirmation are powerful, and have much to teach us about what God Read more…
Yesterday, while meeting with a group of parish leaders from St. Paul in Pine Bluff, a woman asked: “How do I get my kids to go to Church? They think it is boring.” I believe she said her kids were 10, 6, and 4. I responded, “First of all, we Read more…
I spent the morning with a wonderful faith community, St. Paul in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. This was the only Mass this weekend for St. Paul, St. Peter and St. Joseph. We had seven Confirmations, along with seven young people who made their First Communion. It was heart-warming to see the three Read more…
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena. Those who know me know that she is a favorite of mine, for many reasons. She was a woman of great faith, whose love for the Lord was intense, mystical, persevering, and shown in practical and fruitful ways in her Read more…
The Confirmation run around the state is nearly two thirds complete. I have had the good fortune this trip of having a good friend from Indiana with me. Mark Seabrook (see photo below) wanted to see the state, and I am benefiting not only from his company, but getting some Read more…
This Sunday, the 4TH Sunday of Easter is traditionally known as Good Shepherd Sunday. In light of all the renewed interest around clergy sex abuse, I’d like to say a a few words in strong support of our priests. I know how painful this Read more…
As I travel around the state for my first Confirmation season, I’m thinking of the importance of Unity in our Catholic Church. Also very much on my mind and in my prayer is this year’s Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Also, the mere fact that I am a new bishop means I Read more…
+April 17, 2010 In recent weeks there has been much renewed interest around the issue of clergy sex abuse. The Church is challenged once again to be vigilant with regards to the protection of children and young people. With this renewed media attention and focus on the issue, it is Read more…
Dear People of God: The time is approaching once again for the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Our goal this year is $1,707,000. This appeal is the primary source of funding for Diocesan operations, which include such important ministries as Seminary education. This year we have ten seminarians, and will ordain one Read more…
Today I had the opportunity to visit some of our Catholic Agencies in Cheyenne. We have a humble Catholic Charities of Wyoming based here in Cheyenne. Their primary ministry is adoption work. In the past calendar year they helped place 23 children; infants, special need, and international. Ms. Virginia Nies Read more…