It has been a very exciting past two months! As most of you know, my appointment to Anchorage began with a phone call I received on the evening of September 24th. What ensued was a very quick transition from announcement (October 4) to installation (November 9.) Some have indicated that Read more…
In this Year of Mercy, I know many people have had incredible experiences of receiving the Father’s Mercy and of profound encounters with Christ at deeper levels of their lives. I hope you are taking advantage of this Jubilee Year of Mercy. Here is just one story I wish to share Read more…
As this Year of Mercy progresses, we now have a Holy Door for pilgrims to visit in the western portion of the Diocese of Cheyenne. Now that the Teton National Park has reopened for the season, we were able to dedicate another Holy Door in the State of Wyoming in Read more…
Today’s first reading from the Book of Joshua finds the Israelites at the end of their 40 year journey through the desert. They have arrived on the planes of Jericho to their Promised Land. No longer feeding on manna, but upon the rich produce of this fertile land, each of Read more…
Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that the Church is celebrating a Jubilee Year of Mercy. Here is a brief description of the Year from the decree of Pope Francis: The Jubilee Year of Mercy We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of mercy. It is Read more…
Yesterday evening, we had a meaningful celebration at St. Mary’s Cathedral officially opening the Holy Door to the Year of Mercy. I pray this Year of Mercy will be a source of grace moving many people to a closer relationship with Christ, and more meaningful relationships with all. I’m Read more…
Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from Read more…
Today, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Year of Mercy begins. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis inaugurates today a central theme of his pontificate, a year dedicated to deeper understanding of the Mercy of the Father. He calls all people of good will to use this year Read more…
Early this week, our Holy Father, Pope Francis issued an Apostolic Letter entitled Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus, translated meaning The Lord Jesus, Clement Judge. With this motu proporio, (of his own initiative) Pope Francis streamlined the process by which the Church examines and declares a marriage null. For all matters Read more…