The Diocese of Cheyenne claims to have 55,000 registered Catholics. Great! A recent estimate from the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) states that if we included all the non-registered, self-identifying Catholics, the total Catholic population would be more like 110,000. Another statistic reveals that on any given Read more
On this Labor Day, we give thanks to God for the dignity of human labor. Think of the many families that are supported through the labor of individuals. I remember well the life my family had due to the hard work of my father, and of the loving care of Read more
In the readings for this 23rd Sunday in Ordinary time, Jesus’ healing of a man who is deaf and mute is a clear fulfillment of the words of the Prophet Isaiah in the first reading. On one level, Jesus is telling the people by his actions that he is the Read more
One of the primary teachings of Christ and Sacred Scripture is the unity that we share as members of Christ’s body. As disciples of Christ, we are called to unity with him, who has clothed us in his eternal life and glory, who nourishes us with his life and spirit Read more
On Sunday, I joined the parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima for their 60th anniversary celebration. Joining the parishioners for the celebration were their pastor, Fr. Thomas George, Deacon Ed McCarthy, and Msgr. James O’Neil, Fr. Michael Carr, Fr. John Savio, and the previous pastor, Fr. Bob Fox, who also Read more
Today, the family and friends of Michael J. Schumacher and the Diocese of Cheyenne bid him our final farewells. Last Friday night / Saturday morning, the Diocesan Finance Officer was killed in a single car accident on his way home. Michael came to work for the Diocese just six months Read more
On Sunday, over 200 people gathered at the Spiering Farms in Powell, Wyoming to celebrate rural life. Those in attendance knew they had found the right farm by the big papal flag flying from the flag pole. The celebration began with a Noon Mass quickly followed by a pitch in Read more
I am disappointed with today’s US Supreme Court ruling that requires all states to recognize the union of same sex couples. Pope Francis recently reminded all people of good will that “every man and woman is created out of love and created in God’s image and likeness.” (cf. Genesis 1:26) Read more
HOMILY: 12th Sunday Ordinary Time, Year B In our first reading today from the Book of Job, God asks Job: “Who created the sea, setting its limits, clothing it with clouds and darkness?” It is a facetious question, as God is clearly Creator and Lord of all things. God questions Read more
Yesterday evening I was aware of restlessness within me. I was anxious about many things. (Luke 10:41) This last three months has been without a doubt a very full stretch, and the demands of today and tomorrow are not diminished. As is typical with the spiritual life, when we grow Read more