As our 2013 Plenary meeting of the US Bishops’ Conference draws near to conclusion, a special statement was issued at the close of our executive session today. I share that with this readership now, in the hopes that after I get home, a more complete review may be offered. The Read more
Gaudium et Spes (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World #18. It is in the face of death that the riddle a human existence grows most acute. Not only is man tormented by pain and by the advancing deterioration of his body, but even more so by a Read more
A month ago this weekend, Northeast Wyoming and especially West South Dakota were hit hard by an early winter blizzard named Storm Atlas. Last night, I heard from the Bishop of Rapid City, Bishop Robert Gruss, just how devastating the storm was to local livestock growers in his area. Hit Read more
This week, The World Food Prize organization held its annual gathering in Des Moines, Iowa. The World Food Prize was founded by Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Norman Borlaug in 1986. It seeks to recognize individuals making contributions to the world food challenges in fields of agriculture, food, science and technology, economics, Read more
The past few days the LORD has been testing my own perseverance in faith. God has been ‘breaking into” my own day-to-day experience lately to help me see where conversion is most needed in my life. The grace in this is being able to see with greater clarity where God Read more
“What else have I in heaven but you? Apart from you I want nothing on earth.” Psalm 73 Office of Readings: Monday, Week IV
Today’s readings for the 28th Sunday in ordinary time help us understand a basic principle of God. Naaman is seeking healing from his leprosy. Guided by his servant to turn to the God of Israel, he approaches the Prophet Elisha who tells him to go wash seven times in the Read more
Last night concluded a three night Parish Mission on the New Evangelization at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in New Albany, Indiana. I had the privilege and pleasure of serving as pastor at OLPH for nine years, from 1998 – 2007. We were blessed with good crowds all Read more
This evening a good crowd gathered to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of St. Paul’s parish in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. The first church was dedicated October 5, 1913, even though Masses were offered in the area regularly starting in 1912, and even sporadically prior to the turn of the century. For Read more
Friday began another tour of the Diocese with a trip to Cody for this year’s annual Catholics United For Life Conference. I’m told this was their best attended conference to date. Speakers included Jenn Giroux, Rebecca Kiessling, Dr. James & Stephanie Bell and yours truly. I was impressed to see Read more