Last week, I began meeting with the priests of the diocese on a deanery basis. Our first group, the Cheyenne Deanery, met at St. Walburga Abbey in Colorado just south of Laramie. The priests gather around 2:00pm and we remain together until the next day around the same time, or Read more
Below follows the homily given at the priesthood ordination ceremony for the newest member of the Diocese of Cheyene clergy, Rev. Tim Martinson. Hopefully, some good pictures of the event will follow soon. Priesthood Ordination Homily, May 24, 2010 Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne, Worland, Wyoming My dear brother, Tim, Read more
Veni, Sancte Spiritus! This is the great prayer of the Church as we enter into this celebration of Pentecost. Over the past several days I have prayed a Novena to the Holy Spirit, and have been inspired numerous times in recalling the many ways the Holy Spirit is at work Read more
With one more Confirmation Mass to go this season, I’d like to share the common message I’ve shared with all those Confirmed this season. The readings for the Easter Season, as well as those of the Rite of Confirmation are powerful, and have much to teach us about what God Read more
The Confirmation run around the state is nearly two thirds complete. I have had the good fortune this trip of having a good friend from Indiana with me. Mark Seabrook (see photo below) wanted to see the state, and I am benefiting not only from his company, but getting some Read more