With Mass this evening at the Cathedral, the 17 day pilgrimage begins for 83 young people and chaperones from the Diocese of Cheyenne to journey to Spain for World Youth Day, 2011. The pilgrims were reminded that even though the event will culminate with a Mass with our Holy Father, Read more
Today I had the great pleasure to welcome to the Diocese of Cheyenne, Fr. Demetrio Penascoza. Fr. arrived at the Cheyenne airport around noon today, and our Chancellor, Carol DeLois and I welcomed him to the bishop’s residence. We celebrated Mass and then had a chance to get acquainted over Read more
“Give them some food yourselves.” With these words in Sunday’s Gospel (Mt 14:13-21), Jesus is not only challenging His disciples, but is once again being the Teacher. He wants them to understand their own poverty, apart from Him. At the same time, He wants to teach them the ever abiding Read more
Day 2 of our very quick tour through Wyoming began with a beautiful sunrise and view of the Tetons. The day continued to be great for touring and viewing wildlife. After a good drive through Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, we ended the day in Cody. We took some time Read more
Hi, friends. Sorry for the quiet nature of this blog in recent months. Things got very “focused” in June, and I’ve been cooling my jets in July. I just got home from an eight day retreat, which was very restful and grace-filled. I’m on the road for the next five Read more
Sunday, we celebrated the annual Mass commemorating the First Mass in the Rockies by Jesuit Fr. DeSmett. Fr. DeSmett was a Belgian born priest, who came to the United States and joined the Jesuit order. He made many trips to the West, and was actively engaged in building relationships with Read more
Saturday, I was invited to take a horseback ride to Fayette Lake, north east of Pinedale. What a beautiful day! The town of Pinedale celebrated their annual rendezvous days this weekend, so I was on hand for this year’s Fr. DeSmett Mass, which commemorates the first Mass in the Rockies, Read more
On this Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, the readings are full of images and messages of humility. We begin first with the Prophet, Zechariah. He foresees and foretells the coming of a savior…meek, and riding on an ass, on a colt, the foal of an ass. This prophecy of course Read more
Today the Church celebrates another feast of our Blessed Mother under the title of the Immaculate Heart. This morning as I was walking and praying the rosary, I had a few thoughts about how much we continue to need Mary. In the first Joyful Mystery, the Annunciation, we see how God Read more