One of the things I truly enjoy about being a bishop is the opportunity to celebrate Mass with many different parishes. It is both a challenge and a gift to preach the Gospel in so many different settings, to so many different people. But the one thing that remains the Read more
This morning was an early public start as I joined the Wyoming Stock Growers Association for their annual prayer breakfast. As I have been in Wyoming now for three and a half years, I appreciated the invitation to offer an inspirational message this morning. I am becoming more aware of Read more
Pope Francis called for a Universal Holy Hour today as part of this Year of Faith Celebration. People gathered with their bishops in Cathedrals or in parishes around the world. What a tremendous expression of prayer and our faith in the True Presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Read more
Last night I had a delightful celebration with a group of high school graduates from Cheyenne. They and their family and friends gathered for a 5:15 Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The opening line of the Gospel was a marvelous teaching moment for this year’s graduates. “The disciples were on Read more
As a part of the Year of Faith, Pope Francis is inviting Catholics from around the world to join him in an hour of Eucharistic Adoration on this Sunday’s Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Since the hour Pope Francis will be in prayer at St. Peter’s Read more
On the Nation’s Memorial Day, we also celebrate Trinity Sunday. As we honor those who have served and still serve our nation and the cause of freedom, we give thanks and glory to God, the source and foundation of creation, all human life, and thus all society and freedom. The Read more
Today’s readings are a marvelous combination of Scriptures that have provided much guidance to me over the years, particularly when I was discerning my vocation to the priesthood. The first time the passage from Sirach came to my attention I was a seminarian at the North American College in Rome. Read more
Some weeks ago, I knew it was time to relax. As with any healthy lifestyle, we all need at times to disengage from the day-t0-day demands to rejuvenate. Everyone needs to find ways to do just that. Given the time of year, I figured it would be a great opportunity Read more
Wednesday evening in Kemmerer concluded this year’s Confirmation season. Pentecost Sunday I will Confirm a group of adults here in Cheyenne, but this year’s travel season is now complete. Eight young people were confirmed at St. Patrick’s Wednesday evening. A special thanks goes to my good friend, Mark Seabrook, who Read more
Monday morning, Mark and I had some free time and decided to visit the Mountain Man Museum in Pinedale. I was quite surprised and impressed with this out-of-the-way museum. They have a very good book selection on the mountain man era and history. The displays are very well done, and quite Read more