Every five years, bishops make a visit to Rome to give a report on the state of affairs in their diocese. During the visit, the Bishop meets with the Holy Father, as well as the numerous offices that oversee the day-to-day business of the Universal Church. These visits are referred Read more
The Diocese of Cheyenne is once again in ‘launch mode’ of this year’s annual appeal; Living and Giving in Christ; Unity Through Diocesan Ministries. This annual appeal is one of the primary funding streams for the diocesan operating budget. Every parish in the diocese is now beginning to promote this Read more
Last night, we had our fourth gathering of young adults, known as Thursday Night Life. These gatherings are for anyone in their 20’s and 30’s. Another moderate crowd turned out, as usual, competing with many other calendar events. We as a diocese have a great desire to ‘connect’ with our Read more
Here is the homily for the Easter Vigil. Blessed Easter greetings to one and all! The Gospel tonight indeed proclaims Good News! He is not here! (Mark 16) He is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Happy Easter! Because the Resurrection of Jesus is a reality and a mystery yet to be fully Read more
Now there was a garden in the place where he was crucified, and in the garden there was a new tomb in which no one had ever been laid. And so, because it was the Jewish day of Preparation, and the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. (John 19:41-42) Read more
Today, the universal Church joins our Blessed Mother and the Beloved Disciple at the foot of the cross. Still today, we fulfill the prophesy of Zechariah: “I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of mercy and supplication, so that when Read more
Tonight’s celebration of the Lord’s Supper has always been one of my favorites. Perhaps it is fitting that the post of tonight’s homily is number 300 for this blog. Enjoy! This evening, the Church enters into the great celebration of the Triduum. We recall the culmination of Jesus’ life and Read more
As I sit refining my thoughts for tonight’s homily, I’m mindful of the ‘main ingredients’ of this Holy Thursday. The Mass of the Lord’s Supper highlights the three topics of Eucharist, Priesthood, and Charity. Eucharist is perhaps most easily associated with the Last Supper. We are all familiar with Jesus Read more
So often as a preacher of God’s Word, I feel a certain responsibility for ‘my message’ to lead to conversion. I’m learning how misguided is such thinking! After Thursday night’s Chrism Mass, I was visiting with someone and ‘heard’ myself in conversation coming to ‘insight’. God’s WORD needs simply to Read more
This evenening, the People of God of the Diocese of Cheyenne gathered for the annual Chrism Mass. From St. Patrick in Casper, we celebrated the unity that is ours in Jesus Christ, and His great work of Human Redemption. Below is tonight’s homily. The purpose of every Eucharist is unity. Read more