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
I arrived in Jackson, Wyoming Friday afternoon to participate in this year’s return of the Eucharistic Marian Conference. Over 400 people gathered for a weekend of prayer, talks, catechesis for youth and young, fellowship and growing the faith. The majority of people are from the Diocese of Cheyenne, but there Read more
I just returned from celebrating the 6:45am Mass at our Cathedral. Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the announcement naming me the Bishop of Cheyenne. I offered the Mass this morning in thanksgiving for this local Church, the wonderful people of Wyoming. The words from Sunday’s second reading from St. Read more
Today’s Solemnity of Assumption reminds us we are on a pilgrimage of faith that leads to something beyond this earth; beyond this life. The opening prayer for today’s Mass concludes “May we see heaven as our final goal…” We need this reminder. Mary’s Assumption into heaven reinforces all of what Read more
“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