Pope Francis called for a Universal Holy Hour today as part of this Year of Faith Celebration. People gathered with their bishops in Cathedrals or in parishes around the world. What a tremendous expression of prayer and our faith in the True Presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Read more…
Vigil, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Re-opening of Cathedral, August 14, 2010, Cheyenne Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne August 15 in Indiana is not only a feast day, but it also marks the beginning of squirrel season. I mention this only so that you know that I am still Read more…
Once again for the diocese of Cheyenne, and the first time for me as Bishop, we have an intact Cathedral. For nearly twelve months, the Cathedral has either been under some form of restoration, or completely closed for ongoing work. Very little went untouched during this time. There were few modifications, Read more…
Thursday and Friday this week marked two diocesan celebrations of significant proportion. Thursday, we celebrated the annual Chrism mass at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Casper. The priests and deacons of the diocese gathered for a day of recollection and prayer. I gave two talks, and we also offered the sacraments Read more…