With a noon celebration at St. Joseph in Shoshoni today, the tour of parishes and missions in the Diocese of Cheyenne is complete – only to begin again! I give thanks to God this day for calling me to the priesthood, and five years ago, to the episcopacy. My time Read more…
Today, as I mark the 5th anniversary of the phone call I received from then Nuncio to the US, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, informing me that I had been named the Bishop of Cheyenne, I am wrapping up visits to all churches within the Diocese. This morning I celebrated an 8:00 Read more…
Last Sunday, today, and next Sunday, the vineyard is the setting for God’s Kingdom. Today, we hear the father of two sons give each of them the same instruction: “Go work in my vineyard.” It seems this is the first lesson for every child of God to learn; what does the voice Read more…
Today, I visited two more missions. Two years ago, I stayed at the ‘cabin’ in Story while I took some time off after Easter, but I did not have the chance to celebrate Mass with the community. Story is a short drive from Sheridan. I’m not sure if you would Read more…
This summer, I am making my way around the state to a group of Catholics who make up the smaller faith communities which are known as ‘missions.’ These faith communities are served by the larger communities (parishes.) Though mostly small in numbers, the faith is often found to be quite vibrant. Read more…