Every two years, there is a national gathering of high school age youth, known as National Catholic Youth Conference, or NCYC. Once again this year, I’m in Indianapolis for this year’s gathering. I’m told around 21,000 youth are present, including approximately 25 from Wyoming. I missed last night’s opening session, Read more
I am presently in Baltimore for our annual November Bishops’ Meeting. This working session of the entire body of US Bishops takes place every year in Baltimore. Our meetings are basically broken up into three parts; regional meetings, public session for the whole body (Monday – Tuesday), and executive session, Read more
As is the norm, the readings from these final weeks of the Liturgical Year remind us that all that surrounds us in this world will one day pass away. The Psalm selection today puts it well in stating clearly that the LORD is our inheritance. Even Jesus in Mark’s Gospel Read more
Despite my best efforts, I’m unable to post the actual letter which I wish to share with you. Never-the-less, I’m happy to announce that the Diocese of Cheyenne will no longer charge Tribunal fees associated with petitions for the declaration of nullity of marriage. The official letter is linked below. Read more
Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference Last Friday I started a ten day road trip. I flew into Indianapolis, where I gave a talk and presided over Mass and a Holy Hour for the Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference. Well over 600 men gathered from around the state at the Indianapolis Convention Center. Read more
OK, so I know this blog has been very quiet during this month of October, but ministry has been in full gear! There have been many meetings and appointments to occupy my days. These past two weeks, the evenings have also been full with a round of Confirmations. Last week Read more
For some reason, these last few days have been a spiritual struggle for me. But, that is the reality of the spiritual life; it is a constant ebb and flow of ups and downs, of consolation and desolation, of fidelity and temptations. Through the course of every spiritual journey, God is Read more
Early this afternoon, I stopped by our Mall of St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store in Cheyenne to drop off some items. We have a wonderful resource here in Cheyenne that not only allows us to pass along slightly used items for the benefit of others, but also that uses the proceeds Read more
I am pleased to announce that we have hired a new Diocesan Finance Officer for the Diocese of Cheyenne, Jeffrey V. Nieters. Jeff was born in Stearns County, Minnesota. While in high school, his dad moved the family to Cody, Wyoming. Jeff has been a resident of Wyoming since that time. Read more
In final preach of this pastoral visit to the United States, Pope Francis encourages us to be prophets of the joy of the Gospel; prophets of the family, of the love of the family, as disciples of Christ. Today the word of God surprises us with powerful and thought-provoking images. Read more