On March 13, we will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as our Holy Father. Over the years, he has challenged us on many levels. He has an incredible sense of “freedom” which flows from his deep faith in God, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and Read more…
As this anniversary day sees the sun head for the horizon and the shadows fall long around the Cathedral and Chancery, I wish to express the incredible privilege that is mine to work with such a wonderful group of people. Throughout the day I have called to mind the many Read more…
With a noon celebration at St. Joseph in Shoshoni today, the tour of parishes and missions in the Diocese of Cheyenne is complete – only to begin again! I give thanks to God this day for calling me to the priesthood, and five years ago, to the episcopacy. My time Read more…
I wish to begin today’s entry with a salute to my classmates (1992) from the North American College. Twenty one years ago today, we entered St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome for our deacon ordinations. There, laying prostrate on the floor in the chapel of the Chair of St. Peter we Read more…
I just returned from celebrating the 6:45am Mass at our Cathedral. Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the announcement naming me the Bishop of Cheyenne. I offered the Mass this morning in thanksgiving for this local Church, the wonderful people of Wyoming. The words from Sunday’s second reading from St. Read more…
What a difference a year makes! I write on the eve of my anniversary, after celebrating a beautiful Mass on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. My heart is filled with gratitude for the many graces received in this first year as bishop. I am particularly grateful for the Read more…