I am presently on the road for one final tour before returning to the Diocese of Cheyenne for the remainder of Lent. Last Thursday, I flew to Kansas City, Missouri, where one of our seminarians picked me up and drove me to Conception Seminary, about an hour and a half Read more…
As we continue to focus our attention on the New Evangelization, I wish to draw your attention to the recent writing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. In November, Pope Francis published his first Apostolic Exhortation, The Joy Of The Gospel. The first thing I wish to do in this Read more…
As I wrote earlier this week, the bishops gathered with the Focolare Movement this week had the opportunity to visit with Pope Francis. For anyone, to be in the presence of the Holy Father is a unique blessing, and it is no different with Pope Francis. I can tell you Read more…
Today, our group of bishops seeking to live these days in fraternity and mutual love, began with Morning Prayer and Mass. The group of ‘focolarini’ who have cared for us during these days also join us for Mass, and they add a richness with their voices and songs. After Mass, we Read more…
Every January, the clergy of the Diocese of Cheyenne gather for a few days of continuing formation, prayer, and fraternal support. This year Fr. Ed Foley came to town to give a workshop on presiding. Before the official program begins, we gather for an opportunity to cover some business items. Read more…
Today, Our Holy Father, Pope Francis is calling for a day of prayer in solidarity with the people suffering from hunger through the world. At the same time, he is inviting each of us to a greater awareness of our own use of food and food choices. We are challenged Read more…
As the Year of Faith has now drawn to a close, let’s reflect upon some of the encouragement and instruction we have received from the two popes who shared this grace-filled year. In his first encyclical, Pope Benedict XVI made a very practical teaching that continues to guide my own Read more…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Recently, bishops around the world learned that our Holy Father, Pope Francis has called an Extraordinary Synod for next October, 2014. The theme for this gathering will be: Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization. In 2015, the Vatican Read more…
Today’s readings for the 28th Sunday in ordinary time help us understand a basic principle of God. Naaman is seeking healing from his leprosy. Guided by his servant to turn to the God of Israel, he approaches the Prophet Elisha who tells him to go wash seven times in the Read more…
Last night concluded a three night Parish Mission on the New Evangelization at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in New Albany, Indiana. I had the privilege and pleasure of serving as pastor at OLPH for nine years, from 1998 – 2007. We were blessed with good crowds all Read more…