20 Years Ago…

Today marks the 20th Anniversary of my Deacon Ordination in St. Peter’s Basilica. Providentially, I have the grace to be back in the Eternal City to mark this occasion. Yesterday was the first day in Rome.  After arriving at the North American College, I spent some time in the Blessed Read more…

Welcome Fr. Demetrio Penascoza!

 Today I had the great pleasure to welcome to the Diocese of Cheyenne, Fr. Demetrio Penascoza.  Fr. arrived at the Cheyenne airport around noon today, and our Chancellor, Carol DeLois and I welcomed him to the bishop’s residence.  We celebrated Mass and then had a chance to get acquainted over Read more…

Recognizing Our Poverty

“Give them some food yourselves.”  With these words in  Sunday’s Gospel (Mt 14:13-21), Jesus is not only challenging His disciples, but is once again being the Teacher.  He wants them to understand their own poverty, apart from Him.  At the same time, He wants to teach them the ever abiding Read more…

Divine Mercy Sunday

Today, the Pope who instituted Divine Mercy Sunday is declared “Blessed”, Pope John Paul II.  Each time I see a video clip, or read something of his writings, or hear the homily from today’s beatification ceremony, my heart is still moved and my faith stirred and inspired by this holy Read more…