Today, I visited two more missions. Two years ago, I stayed at the ‘cabin’ in Story while I took some time off after Easter, but I did not have the chance to celebrate Mass with the community. Story is a short drive from Sheridan. I’m not sure if you would Read more
During Tuesday’s Vespers Service for the new Archbishop of Denver, a Scripture passage was proclaimed that seemed to speak very clearly to the recent workings of my own interior life. Here is the text: Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good; love one Read more
One of the practices I began when named a bishop is to take the month of July not so much as a vacation month, but to take more time for prayer and study, and less time in the office. I am still available to my staff, and willing to schedule appointments Read more
I was greeted at the end of the weekend travels yesterday evening with a double rainbow, reminding me of the two Missions I visited; St. Patrick in Moorcroft and Blessed Sacrament in Wright. Both of these communities are served from St. Matthew in Gillette. After the 4:30 Mass in Wright, Read more
Today the Church celebrates the memorial of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be declared Blessed. In the reading selection for today, Jesus reminds His Apostles not to fear those who can kill the body, but rather, to fear the One who can destroy both body and soul. Read more
As the Church today celebrates the feast of St. Benedict, the Father of Western Monasticism, it is a good time to give thanks for the many women and men religious who so self-lessly, and often, in a ‘hidden’ fashion, make such a rich contribution to the life of the Church. Read more
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