For the past several months, the bishops of Alaska have been discussing how we might best exercise our role as teachers. There are a growing number of social issues today that need to be addressed from a faith perspective, and yet require more than a ‘sound byte’ to adequately outline Read more…
The mission of the Church is to proclaim Christ to the world. The world has always needed this proclamation, and it is no different today. Our best, most credible proclamation of Christ comes in the form of witness, by the way we live, as much as by the creed we Read more…
Hopefully you are aware of a nation-wide pro-life effort that has been underway for quite some time known as 40 Days for Life. For the first time this year, there is a 40 Days For Life in Wyoming, and runs from yesterday, September 28 – November 6. You can find out Read more…
On Thursday this week, following a funeral Mass, U. S. Marshalls shot and killed a man in the parking lot of St. James Catholic Church in Douglas, Wyoming. Local news coverage may be found here. This is the statement I issued yesterday in light of this tragic event: At this time, it Read more…
Friday began another tour of the Diocese with a trip to Cody for this year’s annual Catholics United For Life Conference. I’m told this was their best attended conference to date. Speakers included Jenn Giroux, Rebecca Kiessling, Dr. James & Stephanie Bell and yours truly. I was impressed to see Read more…
Saturday, President Obama announced his decision to take military action against Syria. Thankfully, he also announced his decision to seek approval of Congress for such action. Yesterday, our Holy Father, Pope Francis made a passionate appeal for peace for the people of Syria. As the people of this nation, we Read more…
Good Friday, 2013 Christ came that we might have life, and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10 ) Christ sheds His blood for us that we might be redeemed and made sharers once again in the Life He shares with the Father. This life that Christ shares with us comes Read more…
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. The life of this family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph has much to teach us. Perhaps, the 30 “hidden years” of Jesus life in the home at Nazareth is his greatest teaching. What do these hidden years in the life of Read more…
Today, I am in Evanston, at St. Mary Magdalen parish, and will also celebrate Mass with the community of St. Helen in Ft. Bridger later in the morning. There are a number of interesting lines in the readings this weekend, but the one I will offer a brief thought on, Read more…