While yesterday’s ordination is still vivid and fresh in memory, I wish to share a few thoughts. The Cathedral has been full in my time as bishop for numerous other joyful celebrations, but this standing room only congregation came to celebrate like none I have witness before. Clearly, the local Read more
Here is the homily from today’s ordination ceremony. I’ll be back later with photos. Please join the Diocese of Cheyenne in grateful prayers for the gift of these two new priests; Rev. Bob Rodgers and Rev. Brian Hess. There are very few moments in a local church filled with the Read more
A reminder that tomorrow is a Diocesan-wide Day of Prayer for Priestly Vocations. I hope you will join us in prayer. For those of you in the Cheyenne area, we will have a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration at the Cathedral from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Thanks, Bishop Etienne
This Sunday, June 8, Pope Francis will meet with President Shimon Peres and Mahmoud Abbas to spend time in prayer for peace in the Holy Land. The meeting will take place at the Vatican. During Pope Francis’ recent visit to the Holy Land, he extended the invitation to President Peres and Read more
In Today’s Gospel, (John 14: 1-12) Jesus is telling His disciples that He is leaving them. But this message is not meant to leave the disciple in despair. No! Quite the contrary, this message is one that leads the disciple to fullness of life. Jesus indicates that He is going Read more
This time of year is no doubt one of if not the most tiring of all seasons. In this Diocese, the driving alone can be cause for growing weary. After a month of travel with very few breaks along the way, along with the demands that continue beyond the regular Read more
I learned earlier this afternoon of the disappointing ruling in Federal Court today regarding the Diocese’s request for a temporary injunction against the HHS Mandate. The following statement has been released to the press. I ask for your continued prayers as this case makes its way through the appeal process. Read more
Once again, it is the time of year for announcing the upcoming changes in clergy assignments. This weekend, changes were announced in the effected parishes. In addition to the official changes posted below, one other significant change is also being announced this weekend. Fr. Bill Hill who has served as vocation Read more