Rev. Louis Shea; Ordination Homily

Yesterday, the Church of the Diocese of Cheyenne gathered once again in our Cathedral for the ordination of a new priest. Rev. Louis Shea along with family and friends provided a great follow-up to Tuesday’s celebration in which we ordained sixteen permanent deacons. Best of luck, Fr. Louis!   Priesthood Read more…

Stellar Day for Cheyenne

I’m not sure what the history is for deaconate ordinations, but we surely hit a ‘hight water’ mark today as we ordained sixteen men for service as permanent deacons! I’m sure photos will follow.  The homily is below. This class of men for some time now have developed quite a Read more…

St. Meinrad Commencement & Homily

I have the privilege of celebrating this year’s commencement Masses at St. Meinrad Archabbey and Seminary with the graduates of their seminary and lay ecclesial degree programs. The Mass this evening was for the seminary students, and the morning will be with the lay degree program members. This mosaic as you Read more…

Pope Benedict XVI

As promised, here is a photo of an audience with Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday, May 5. This was taken immediately after the Region XIII Bishops received the Holy Father’s Fourth Discourse to the American Bishops. His topic this time was on the Catholic Identity of our Catholic Schools. Audience Read more…

Ad Limina; Day Seven & Conclusion

And so ends my first ad limina apostolorum. Much to my surprise and delight, these many meetings were not so much another experience of administration, but they truly focused on the pastoral dimension of our Apostolic Ministry as Bishops. Almost every one of the Dicastery meetings gave us a reflection Read more…

Ad Limina: Day Six

Well, gang, it is late, and has been a long day! We started early and went late, and to top it all off, we dealt with cross-city meetings in Friday Roman traffic. However, it was another grace-filled day. So, rather than give much commentary, I will simply post a few Read more…

Ad Limina; Day Five

It is now past noon on Day five.  Our work for the day is complete.  We met today with the Congregation for Bishops and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.  After lunch and break, we will depart for Mass at St. John Lateran, followed by another reception this Read more…