Year of Faith Celebration, Lander
Here are some pictures from yesterday’s celebration in Lander. Photos courtesy of Matt Potter.
Here are some pictures from yesterday’s celebration in Lander. Photos courtesy of Matt Potter.
An overflow crowd filled the Holy Rosary Church in Lander as the western half of the Diocese of Cheyenne gathered to anticipate the opening of the Year of Faith. I must admit, it felt a bit strange celebrating this Mass today prior to our Holy Father formally inaugurating this Year Read more…
On October 11, our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI will initiate a Year of Faith. This is a celebration for the Universal Church to renew our life and faith in Jesus Christ. The celebration recalls the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Second Vatican Council, and the 20th anniversary Read more…
As the light begins to fade on this feast of the Passion of John the Baptist, I would like to capture some of my thoughts from early this morning. We are all familiar with the story of the beheading of John the Baptist. Because St. John was courageous enough to Read more…
One of the practices I began when named a bishop is to take the month of July not so much as a vacation month, but to take more time for prayer and study, and less time in the office. I am still available to my staff, and willing to schedule appointments Read more…
Our Diocesan Pastoral Plan is now ready for promulgation. Another timely component to the Promulgation of our Pastoral Plan is the recent announcement of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI calling for a Year of Faith. The Year of Faith marks the 50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, Read more…