Tomorrow, Saturday, September 7 the world community is invited to join Pope Francis in a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria. Visit these links for more information: Our Sunday Visitor Center for Ministry Development USCCB and for Young Adults: Bustedhalo In the Diocese of Cheyenne, I Read more
In Today’s Gospel (Luke 5:33-39) Jesus is questioned why his disciples do not fast and pray as do the disciples of the Pharisees and John the Baptist. Jesus refers to himself as the Bridegroom, in whose presence the disciples rejoice; eating and drinking. (A reference to Eucharist, where we eat Read more
Saturday, President Obama announced his decision to take military action against Syria. Thankfully, he also announced his decision to seek approval of Congress for such action. Yesterday, our Holy Father, Pope Francis made a passionate appeal for peace for the people of Syria. As the people of this nation, we Read more
I field a fairly regular question these days, and it goes something like this: “Bishop, what are the bishops going to do about…the HHS Mandate, or the recent Supreme Court rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act, or religious liberty, or about the growing support for same sex marriage?” Obviously, Read more
I arrived in Lander Sunday evening in time for dinner with the Board members and a few other guests of the Wyoming Catholic College. After dinner, I joined the new President, Dr. Kevin Roberts and his wife, Michelle, for the traditional ice cream social with this year’s incoming freshman class. Read more
I’m in Riverton this weekend for a formal visitation to St. Margaret parish. There is nothing like being with the People of God, listening to their lived experience of being Church, celebrating the sacraments and preaching the Word of God. These realities all come together for greater clarity regarding my Read more
Bless the LORD, all you works of the LORD. Praise and exalt him above all forever. Angels of the LORD, bless the LORD. You heavens, bless the LORD. All you waters above the heavens, bless the LORD. All you hosts of the LORD, bless the LORD. Sun and moon, bless Read more
I learned on Tuesday last week that one of our retired priests, Fr. Joseph Daley died. Fr. Daley retired from St. Anthony in Cody July 1, 2003 for health reasons. Even in retirement, he was fiercely committed to making the weekly trip to his beloved people of St. Theresa in Read more
Saturday morning I got some more drive-time in as I made my way first to Casper, and from there to a remote cabin in the southern Bighorn mountains. I have been in several remote areas of Wyoming, but this cabin is only reached with four wheel drive and determination. I’m Read more
Today, couples gathered from around Wyoming to celebrate the beauty and gift of marriage. Many dioceses around the country have such an annual celebration in the middle of winter. I have a feeling that is why it has not been celebrated here. So, we decided that today, we would invite Read more