After the cattle drive concluded Monday, most of us returned to the monastery in Clark. A very hungry group ate a late supper and retired for the night. Tuesday morning, I celebrated Mass with the monks and then conducted some business. After enjoying lunch and a tour of their relatively Read more…
Not far from Meeteese is Carter Mountain, where our Carmelite Monks recently purchased a beautiful piece of property for their new monastery. So, after visiting with the parishioners of St. Theresa, I made my way up the mountain to join the monks. In anticipation of breaking ground for their new Read more…
This summer, I am making my way around the state to a group of Catholics who make up the smaller faith communities which are known as ‘missions.’ These faith communities are served by the larger communities (parishes.) Though mostly small in numbers, the faith is often found to be quite vibrant. Read more…
On this Vigil for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the faithful gathered for our Mass to mark the celebration of the Fortnight For Freedom. Below is the Homily. Thank you for your presence here today to celebrate this Eucharist. Thank you for your presence with us to pray Read more…
Dedication Mass & Homily: Holy Family Church Thayne, Wyoming June 25, 2012; The Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne, Bishop of Cheyenne As we consecrate this beautiful church dedicated to the Holy Family, I greet all of you as members of the One Family of God. I wish Read more…
Yesterday, the Catholic Community of Holy Spirit celebrated 125 years of faith in Rock Springs. The first parish, Our Lady of Sorrows was followed 25 years later by Sts. Cyril & Methodius. Historically a railroad and mining community, Rock Springs has a strong ethnic mix and background. We gathered in Bunning Read more…
Fortnight For Freedom Homily: Solemnity of Nativity of St. John the Baptist: Thank you for the invitation to be here with you today to celebrate this Eucharist. More than anything I wish to thank all of you for continuing the faith in this part of our state. Faith is a Read more…
Yesterday I travelled to yet another Mission in the diocese, Our Lady of the Sage in Baggs, Wyoming. Baggs is located in South Central Wyoming just north of the Colorado border and is served by Fr. Sam Hayes from St. Joseph in Rawlins. I’m not sure when the Mission Read more…
I returned home today from Baltimore, where this year’s annual reunion of the Pontifical North American College gathered. It was one of the best turn outs in years…so I am told. It was particularly enjoyable, as this is the 20th anniversary of ordination for my class, and just months since Read more…
Tomorrow begins a two week period of prayer for respect for Religious Liberty. From June 21 to July 4, the US Bishops are asking all people of faith to make this a time of prayer, study and catechesis. This is to be a time to both learn about the growing Read more…