As most of you are aware, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) held its annual June General Meeting in Atlanta this past week. Here are some thoughts regarding out time together. The General Meeting of the full conference ran Wednesday thru Thursday. However, many other Committees and sub-committees gather Read more…
Today’s Solemnity is a favorite in the Liturgical Calendar. Often, on this Solemnity, we remember our priests, and we pray for the sanctification of priests. Last week when our priests were on retreat, I remember sharing with them at the beginning of one of our Masses that the renewal of Read more…
Another retreat is now history. I’m told it goes in the books as being one of the best attended, and from many of the priests, one of the best overall. Archabbot Lambert Reilly, OSB is an internationally renowned retreat master, and our priests were well served by his depth of spirituality, experience, Read more…
As you probably know, the bishop and priests wear several hats. The three primary roles of the bishop, which he shares with his prists are those of Priest, Prophet and King. In other words, we are to carry out the priestly duties of Jesus, preach the Good News of Christ, Read more…
Today I arrived back in Cheyenne from Bend, Oregon. I made a quick trip to be present as one of my classmates was installed yesterday as the 7th Bishop of Baker, Oregon. Bishop Carey is a great addition to the Episcopacy of our Church, and we are honored and blessed Read more…
With the generous addition to the number of ordained clergy, below are the latest appointments for the Diocese of Cheyenne. OFFICIAL Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate The following were ordained to the permanent diaconate on May 15, 2012. Deacon Terry Archbold has been named a permanent deacon at St. Read more…
Enjoy the photos. Once again, these are courtesy of Mr. Matt Potter.
Yesterday, the Church of the Diocese of Cheyenne gathered once again in our Cathedral for the ordination of a new priest. Rev. Louis Shea along with family and friends provided a great follow-up to Tuesday’s celebration in which we ordained sixteen permanent deacons. Best of luck, Fr. Louis! Priesthood Read more…
Enjoy these select photos from yesterday’s deacon ordination. Photos compliments of Mr. Matt Potter.
I’m not sure what the history is for deaconate ordinations, but we surely hit a ‘hight water’ mark today as we ordained sixteen men for service as permanent deacons! I’m sure photos will follow. The homily is below. This class of men for some time now have developed quite a Read more…