As I’ve mentioned in some previous posts, we are currently hosting Operation Andrew Dinners in each deanery. We had our third and largest gathering thus far last night here in Cheyenne. There were ten priests present, and just over twenty young men who came to hear about seminary and priesthood. Due Read more
The end of another day approaches. As usual, there was time for prayer, Mass, time in the office, phone calls, meetings, and lots to carry in this Bishop’s heart and mind. This I find is the greatest “task” of the bishop, to carry the many needs and confidences prayerfully in Read more
This week saw some brutal temperatures across the nation, and it did not miss Wyoming. The frigid and near record-breaking temperatures and wind chills forced the cancellation of a Catholic School Mass and Operation Andrew Dinner in Rock Springs. However, as things modified a bit by mid week, Deacon Vernon Read more
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the temple, or as some may remember, Candle Mass Day. We recall today the moment Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple in keeping with the tradition of Israel of purification. As the readings today recall, it Read more
It is important to remember that today’s feast follows immediately on the heels of the feast of the conversion of St. Paul…who was intimately associated with these two great saints and early successors of the apostles. As you may know, in recent years, the tomb of St. Paul was excavated Read more
Today we celebrate the conversion of St. Paul. His “immediate conversion” story is perhaps one of the best known accounts in all of Christian history. For that reason, I am “struck” with the thought that no matter how powerfully God intervened in Saul’s life, there was still for him as Read more
Here are some thoughts from today’s homily at Mass marking the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade: Love, Truth, Morality: These things are not mutually exclusive, though if one listens only to the public debate of our time, they would think they are. If the only way for a person to Read more
The Wyoming State Legislature is presently considering legislation that would close a loop-hole in state law. Presently, Wyoming statute defines marriage as a contract “between a male and a female person”, but state law also recognizes any legal marriage performed out of the state. Thus, individuals who have contracted a Read more
Well, the 2011 January Institute is now “in the books” and a part of history. For a number of reasons, it will prove to be a significant part of our history! We had a record attendance for this year’s institute. People came with open hearts and open minds, ready to Read more