Several months ago, I was asked to join a group of bishops from around the world who come together once a year as ‘friends of the Focolare movement.’ Our conference this week is being held at their ‘Mariapolis Center’ in Castle Gandolfo. This facility was originally the audience hall for the Read more
The National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis this year is a great event. Nearly 25,000 youth have gathered from around the country, and I am so pleased that we have nearly 50 present from Wyoming. Besides the youth, there are so many dedicated adult leaders and youth ministers, men and Read more
This evening a good crowd gathered to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of St. Paul’s parish in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. The first church was dedicated October 5, 1913, even though Masses were offered in the area regularly starting in 1912, and even sporadically prior to the turn of the century. For 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
Last night I had a delightful celebration with a group of high school graduates from Cheyenne. They and their family and friends gathered for a 5:15 Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The opening line of the Gospel was a marvelous teaching moment for this year’s graduates. “The disciples were on Read more
Today is the Feast of one of my favorite saints, Saint Catherine of Siena. There is a statue near Castle San Angelo in Rome that beautifully represents St. Catherine’s ‘urgency’ to accomplish God’s will; God’s work for the ‘salvation of souls.’ (see picture to the left) There are many things Read more
This was the first year since I’ve been in Wyoming that the weather permitted an outdoor Easter Fire. By Wyoming standards, it was beautiful. Temps were probably in mid 30’s and minimal wind. I believe we actually made it from the side garden to the inside of the Cathedral without Read more
Chrism Mass Homily: Our Whole Life Ought To Be The Realization Of What Baptism Inaugurates! As one of the Consecration Prayers this evening reminds us, Christ entered our human experience as God in order to heal the world. It is Christ the Physician we call upon tonight through the Holy Spirit Read more
I was taken by this photo of the final minutes of Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy. Pope Benedict XVI along with the Prefect of the Papal Household, Archbishop Georg Gänswein, leave public view after the Pope’s brief appearance on the balcony of Castle Gandolfo. Thank you, Pope-emeritus, for you fidelity and loving term as Read more
Last night we celebrated the last Confirmation of the 2012 season. Seventeen young people received the Sacrament representing St. Anthony in Guernsey and St. Rose of Lima in Torrington. Once again, no pictures to share, and probably just as well as I am composing this entry from the Denver Airport, Read more