In the early hours of this day, Rev. James Doudican received the answer to prayer he has waited patiently to hear, the voice of the Good Shepherd calling him home. Fr. Doudican has been fighting cancer for a number of years, and in June he entered a hospice care facility Read more
September Institute Homily: 9/24/14 “Jesus summoned his apostles” “Jesus gave them power and authority … over all demons and to cure diseases “Jesus sent them to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick…” Recently, someone sent me a new book, and I took a look at the Read more
This morning, I made it to one more ‘mission’ church within the Diocese of Cheyenne, St. Peter in Carpenter. Just 30 miles south east of Cheyenne, this was one of the more convenient visits this bishop has had in a while. St. Peter is one of two missions served out of St. Paul Read more
Today’s Gospel from Luke (8: 4-15) is the rather famous account of the sower who generously scattered seed. So often the ‘take away’ from this account is focused on the ‘good soil’ that yields a rich harvest. However, it seems another important aspect of this teaching of Jesus can be Read more
Phase I of the construction of a new Carmelite Monastery on Carter Mountain in Wyoming is well under way. After three months of construction, here are a few photos to show you what is in the making. Due to some very hard work on the part of the Carmelite Prior, Read more
After three days together, three members of my support group departed Cheyenne this morning to make their way back to their respective dioceses. I believe we all parted feeling renewed in our episcopal fraternity, strengthened by our friendship, prayer, and genuine support. The time we shared in these past few days Read more
As we remember St. Monica today, I find myself thinking of her model of parenting. As with every saint, there are unique paths to holiness. That path might be through a great intellect, such as St. Thomas Aquinas or St. Bonaventure, or many other Doctors of the Church. The path Read more
When the numerous day journeys into the diocese begin, it is a clear sign that summer has reached its end. The fact that some snow flew already in the higher elevations this Saturday also indicates that Autumn and old man Winter are not far off! Friday afternoon I left Cheyenne Read more
It’s amazing to me how the truth of the Scriptures continually ‘open’ with each passing year of one’s pilgrimage in this life. Once again today, I ‘heard’ a new ‘reality’ of God’s Kingdom while reading the Gospel. Jesus shares another parable of the Kingdom of heaven with us: “The Kingdom Read more
I and the staff of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cheyenne welcome Donna M. Adler to the position of Legislative Liaison and Communications Director for the Diocese. Donna comes to us from her law practice in the Chicago area with additional expertise in Catholic theology. In her new role, she will Read more