Yesterday was a full day, celebrating new beginnings! I am mindful of the words from the Book of Revelation: “Behold, I make all things new.” (21:5) I left Cheyenne early Sunday morning, driving to Lander to celebrate a 1:00 Mass at Holy Rosary for the opening of the new academic Read more
Today I enjoyed a rare moment of celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony with a lovely couple, Nicole Greff & Brian Dobbe, now Mr. & Mrs. Brian Dobbe! I have thought of and prayed for this young couple much in the recent days leading up to this their wedding day. Read more
If you recall, in January this year, there was major flooding in the Midwest along the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. At that time, the President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz called for a national collection, intending that the collected funds would be used to Read more
In this Year of Mercy, I know many people have had incredible experiences of receiving the Father’s Mercy and of profound encounters with Christ at deeper levels of their lives. I hope you are taking advantage of this Jubilee Year of Mercy. Here is just one story I wish to share Read more
Yesterday, a nice group of people gathered at the Miles Land Ranch southwest of Casper for the second annual Rural Life Mass and celebration. I’m very grateful to the three ranch families that sponsored this year’s gathering; Jim & Peggy Price, Randy & Vernita Marton, and Roy & Kathleen Jarrard. They Read more
After catching up on correspondence and touching base with my leadership team, it is time to get out on the road to be among my flock. Early in August, I spent a Saturday with our seminarians. I’m glad to announce that we recently accepted a new seminary candidate, Mr. Jordan Read more
The first reading for today’s Mass comes from the Prophet Ezekiel (16:1-15, 60, 63). I find it highly symbolic of our origin in God and the dignity bestowed upon us by God. Sacred Scriptures are such a gift, revealing God’s eternal love and plan. Yes, we believe the Sacred Scriptures Read more
Several years ago, a group of us were given permission to hunt on a rather large ranch, most of which was high mountain country, and served as summer grazing for cattle. The ranchers had rounded up their cattle and moved them to lower pasture for the winter, but came up Read more
How easy it is for me to see the glory of God in creation, but with all humility, I admit, it is a bit more challenging to find God’s glory in the human person. And yet, during Mass at the cathedral yesterday, I was acutely aware of God’s glory in his people Read more
Who does not know the experience of fear? It is a fundamental emotion which plays an appropriate role in the preservation of life. Fear alerts all of our senses to potential, perceived or genuine threats, allowing the individual to perform at a high level for the preservation of one’s own life or the Read more