Today the Diocese of Cheyenne ordained the final permanent deacon of this year’s class of seventeen. Along with one priesthood ordination this year, this marks a tremendous moment of God’s grace and blessing in the history of this Diocese. If the statistics I’ve read are correct, I believe this year the Read more
Before this Memorial of St. Bernard of Clairvaux draws to a close, I would like to reflect upon a simple passage he wrote. In today’s Office of Readings, St. Bernard writes: Love is a great thing so long as it contiunally returns to its fountainhead, flows back to its source, Read more
Last Tuesday was the beginning of nearly a week on the road. I was glad to make it home last night. After Mass Sunday morning at St. Anthony in Casper, I made my way to another Mission community; St. Hubert in Kaycee. Actually, I’m not sure why we refer to Read more
As summer winds down, I made my way to the northwest of the diocese this week. I’ve been to Dubois several times, but this week was the first time to visit the church and celebrate Mass with the faithful. Our Lady of the Woods is a beautiful church. It is Read more
As the Universal Church recalls a great saint today, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, it is a good opportunity to reflect upon the desire of our own hearts. One of the realities the saints can teach us is the necessity of spending time in prayer. This time in prayer is critical Read more
This month of July nears a close, but has provided numerous opportunities for visiting the people of our Missions. This weekend, I was able to celebrate Saturday evening Mass at St. Anthony in Guernsey and Sunday morning Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes in Glendo. Guernsey is about an Read more
Today, I visited two more missions. Two years ago, I stayed at the ‘cabin’ in Story while I took some time off after Easter, but I did not have the chance to celebrate Mass with the community. Story is a short drive from Sheridan. I’m not sure if you would Read more
During Tuesday’s Vespers Service for the new Archbishop of Denver, a Scripture passage was proclaimed that seemed to speak very clearly to the recent workings of my own interior life. Here is the text: Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good; love one Read more
One of the practices I began when named a bishop is to take the month of July not so much as a vacation month, but to take more time for prayer and study, and less time in the office. I am still available to my staff, and willing to schedule appointments Read more
I was greeted at the end of the weekend travels yesterday evening with a double rainbow, reminding me of the two Missions I visited; St. Patrick in Moorcroft and Blessed Sacrament in Wright. Both of these communities are served from St. Matthew in Gillette. After the 4:30 Mass in Wright, Read more