This morning we broke ground for a new Habitat for Humanity home in Sheridan. A few major events were the driving force behind this particular idea. This year, the Diocese of Cheyenne is celebrating its 125 Anniversary. We also in this past year promulgated a new Diocesan Strategic Plan. We Read more
I arrived in Sheridan yesterday evening. We began today with 7:00 Mass, with a good crowd attending. The though occurred to me towards the end of Mass, that the faithful who attend daily Mass are such a blessing to the Church. We will never know in this life the good Read more
As the light begins to fade on this feast of the Passion of John the Baptist, I would like to capture some of my thoughts from early this morning. We are all familiar with the story of the beheading of John the Baptist. Because St. John was courageous enough to Read more
Yesterday, the Wyoming Catholic College community gathered for Mass to officially open the new academic year. The Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit is typically used for such occasions. The readings provide unique opportunity to reflect upon the goal of academic life, namely, to teach and discover at an ever more Read more
This Sunday, we have the final passage of Jesus’ Eucharistic Discourse from John’s Gospel. (Chapter 6) During the past several weeks, Jesus has told us how he will give his Body and Blood for our food and drink. He tells us that the bread that He will give is his Read more
Today the Diocese of Cheyenne ordained the final permanent deacon of this year’s class of seventeen. Along with one priesthood ordination this year, this marks a tremendous moment of God’s grace and blessing in the history of this Diocese. If the statistics I’ve read are correct, I believe this year the Read more
Before this Memorial of St. Bernard of Clairvaux draws to a close, I would like to reflect upon a simple passage he wrote. In today’s Office of Readings, St. Bernard writes: Love is a great thing so long as it contiunally returns to its fountainhead, flows back to its source, Read more
Last Tuesday was the beginning of nearly a week on the road. I was glad to make it home last night. After Mass Sunday morning at St. Anthony in Casper, I made my way to another Mission community; St. Hubert in Kaycee. Actually, I’m not sure why we refer to Read more
As summer winds down, I made my way to the northwest of the diocese this week. I’ve been to Dubois several times, but this week was the first time to visit the church and celebrate Mass with the faithful. Our Lady of the Woods is a beautiful church. It is Read more