Last night I had the great opportunity to pray and visit with the junior and senior high students of our Cheyenne parishes. I was very mindful of a comment made this week by one of the Synod Fathers gathered in Rome this month for the Synod on the New Evangelization. Read more
In this month of October, the Church renews its defense of life, the human person, and its challenge to any efforts that would diminish the basic dignity and inherent sanctity of human life. As I write this entry, I am mindful of the many voices I hear from concerned Catholics, Read more
Perhaps it is the intense political season. Perhaps it is the heightened awareness of a growing aggressive secularism. Perhaps it is my own continued prayer regarding how best to fulfill my ministry as a bishop. Regardless of the many currents flowing in and out of our days and the movements Read more
Yesterday, the Wyoming Catholic College community gathered for Mass to officially open the new academic year. The Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit is typically used for such occasions. The readings provide unique opportunity to reflect upon the goal of academic life, namely, to teach and discover at an ever more Read more
Today the Church celebrates the memorial of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be declared Blessed. In the reading selection for today, Jesus reminds His Apostles not to fear those who can kill the body, but rather, to fear the One who can destroy both body and soul. Read more
Today’s Solemnity is a favorite in the Liturgical Calendar. Often, on this Solemnity, we remember our priests, and we pray for the sanctification of priests. Last week when our priests were on retreat, I remember sharing with them at the beginning of one of our Masses that the renewal of Read more
As exciting as it is to be making my first ad limina visit next week, the saddest consequence is this visit falls right in the heart of Confirmation season. I wish to apologize for my absence to all those who will be confirmed in the coming days. I know how important Read more
A nice group gathered again this month for Thursday Night Life at St. Joseph Church on the south side of Cheyenne. Sorry, no pics this month, but the homily for the evening follows. Be sure to follow the diocesan website for information on dates and locations for future gatherings. Matthew Read more
Today, in Cheyenne, we celebrate the anniversary of the dedication of our Cathedral, The Assumption of our Blessed Mother. The readings for such an occassion recall from Matthew the encounter between Jesus and his disciples when he asks them: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” It is at this Read more
Vatican Nativity Scene Well, friends, the eve of this Holy Night is upon us. Please know of my deepest prayers for all of you as we celebrate the birth of the Savior. I pray this Christmas grants grace to all to better comprehend the mysterious ways of God. May the Read more