Carol DeLois served as Chancellor of the Diocese of Cheyenne during the seven years I served as Bishop. Her counsel and support to me over those years was invaluable, and I gained a dear friend in the process. Carol served the Diocese for over 25 years. It is hard to Read more…
Before this day ends, I would like to share a few thoughts. Since Monday evening, the priests of Alaska along with the bishops have gathered here in Anchorage for our annual convocation. I am tremendously impressed with the selfless dedication of these men. These priests serve an area twice Read more…
In the wake of last week’s appointment as Archbishop of Anchorage, people have some questions. But first, I would simply like to say how much I enjoyed the 48 hour trip to Anchorage. I had a peaceful premonition as the plane was on approach into Anchorage last Monday night: “I Read more…
+ January 30, 2014 Defending Religious Freedom in Court Dear Friends, Today, the Diocese of Cheyenne along with five other Catholic institutions filed a lawsuit to challenge the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ mandate which requires religious organizations to violate their conscience and the Church’s teaching. As you Read more…
After a couple winter months spent primarily in the office, travels resumed once again this month. In the past two weeks, I’ve celebrated Mass or visited to following: Blessed Sacrament in Ft. Washaki, St. Joseph in Ethete, St. Stephen’s, Lander for a brief visit with some of the faculty at Read more…
Every five years, bishops make a visit to Rome to give a report on the state of affairs in their diocese. During the visit, the Bishop meets with the Holy Father, as well as the numerous offices that oversee the day-to-day business of the Universal Church. These visits are referred Read more…
When we began our Strategic Pastoral Planning process a year and a half ago, we realized that we also needed a new Mission Statement for the Diocese. I am glad to say that not only is the pastoral plan now in final draft, to be promulgated next week, but we Read more…