Complacency
I must admit, this topic was greatly influenced this morning by our presider and homilist, Archbishop O’Brien (Baltimore). As when he was my rector at the North American College, he still has quite...
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Good Shepherd Tonight; Sacrificial Lamb Tomorrow: Homily for the Mass of the...
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper 2013 Homily Good Shepherd Tonight; Sacrificial Lamb Tomorrow Tonight, we celebrate the beginnings of the Church as Jesus establishes the two great sacraments...
View ArticleTo The Graduates of 2013
Last night I had a delightful celebration with a group of high school graduates from Cheyenne. They and their family and friends gathered for a 5:15 Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The opening line of...
View ArticlePay Attention! Know Christ And Know Yourself
Years ago I worked more closely with seminarians as a vocation director, and later as a vice rector of a college seminary. I learned then (and recalled from my own years as a seminarian) that...
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The Priesthood of the Baptized; Be Salt and Light to the World
Today’s readings in many ways pick up where last Sunday’s celebration of the Presentation left off. Last week we heard Simeon proclaim that his eyes have seen the Lord’s promise of salvation … a light...
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Rest In God Alone
On this Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time, we receive some great wisdom for living a fruitful Christian life. The prophet Isaiah reminds us of the ebb and flow of the spiritual life. In the 49th Chapter...
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Ordinations Reveal Providence & Goodness of God
Newly Ordained with Bishop Etienne; Rev. Bob Rodgers (left) & Rev. Brian Hess (right) While yesterday’s ordination is still vivid and fresh in memory, I wish to share a few thoughts. The Cathedral...
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Joe Gronotte: Rest In Peace
During last night’s Confirmation Mass at the Cathedral, I shared with those to be confirmed news I received early Sunday morning. I learned of the death of a friend and former parishioner from my nine...
View ArticleUnity In The Work of Service
Today’s Mass has for its first reading a passage from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. One of the verses was chosen as the theme for the 1987 Papal Visit of now St. Pope John Paul II to the United...
View ArticleDifferent Hats & Many Footsteps
After another cold snap, it is nice to have a clear blue sky day with the sound of runoff from melting snow. Though Wyoming is just entering our two biggest months for snowfall, there is a renewed...
View ArticlePriesthood Ordination Homily; 2015
Prieshood Ordination Homily: May 22, 2015 Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne St. Mary’s Cathedral, Cheyenne, Wyoming Deacon Hiep Nguyen & Deacon Augustine Carrillo My dear friends, welcome to the St....
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Pope Francis Embraces Everyone With Heart of Jesus
Yesterday was indeed an inspiring start to the pastoral visit of Pope Francis to the United States. In his remarks to the US Bishops at St. Matthew’s Cathedral he made clear his desire for the people...
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Finn & Betty McCarthy Recipients of Papal Award
Finn and Betty McCarthy were honored at a special ceremony at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Wednesday evening, January 20, 2016. Mr. & Mrs. McCarthy are the recipients of a distinguished service...
View ArticleSts. Timothy & Titus Tell Us Of The Importance Of Holy Companions On Our...
As mentioned in yesterday’s blog entry, today a good friend of mine celebrates his 20th anniversary as a bishop. Congratulations to Bishop Robert N. Lynch of St. Petersburg, Florida! I’ve always felt...
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Behold Your King
As this Holy Week begins, we are encouraged to recognize Christ as our King. The glory of Jesus is revealed in humble love, suffering and service. As the second reading today teaches: Christ Jesus,...
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The Easter Triduum Has Begun
To view pictures from this evening, click here. MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER, 2016 CATHEDRAL OF ST. MARY; CHEYENNE MOST REVEREND PAUL D. ETIENNE, DD, STL With this Mass, we begin our celebration of the...
View ArticlePeter Renews His Love For The Risen Lord; The Risen Lord Identifies Love With...
Today’s Gospel (John 21:1-19) is one of my favorites. In John’s Gospel this is the third time that Jesus appears to the disciples after being raised from the dead. I believe it took all three...
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Thanks Sr. Ruth Ann Hehn, SCL
With great joy and gratitude, people gathered today with Sr. Ruth Ann Hehn at Holy Trinity for Mass and a luncheon to celebrate her retirement as Administrator of Holy Trinity Manor. For twenty-six...
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We Give Thanks, God Has Blessed Us With Another Priest. Congratulations, Fr....
Nothing like an ordination to breath new life into a local Church. The cathedral was full for today’s ordination of Rev. Andrew Kinstetter, and it was a beautiful celebration! Pictures from the...
View ArticleDifferent Hats & Many Footsteps
After another cold snap, it is nice to have a clear blue sky day with the sound of runoff from melting snow. Though Wyoming is just entering our two biggest months for snowfall, there is a renewed...
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