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• Year of Mercy................ Page 4
• Archdiocese of Anchorage.. Page 11
• School News................. Page 12
• Confirmation................. Page 14
December 2016
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Archbishop Etienne Installed as
Archbishop of Anchorage
By Matthew N. Potter, Director of
Development and Stewardship
The installation of Archbishop Paul D. Etienne,
DD, STL, as the Archbishop of Anchorage took
place over the two-day period of November 8 and
9 in Anchorage, Alaska. Vespers were prayed at
the Holy Family Cathedral, while the installation
Mass was held at the much larger, Co-Cathedral,
Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Solemn Vespers, a part of the Liturgy of the
Hours, which is prayed by all Catholic clergy
and many lay people, was prayed the evening of
November 8. Prior to entering his new cathedral,
Archbishop-elect Etienne knocked on the door
three times with a large wooden mallet, loud
enough for everyone inside to know someone was
at the door and wanted in.
After knocking, he proclaimed: “I am Bishop
Paul D. Etienne, I come as the new Archbishop of
Anchorage and I seek to enter this, my cathedral.”
Upon entering, he was presented with a crucifix
to kiss and holy water to bless himself and those
gathered. The procession into the cathedral was led
by Dominican priests who have been caretakers of
the cathedral for many years. Joining Archbishopelect Etienne in the procession was the outgoing
Archbishop of Anchorage, Roger Schwietz, as well
as a number of other bishops from around the
country. The cathedral was filled with the faithful,
as well as dozens of priests from Alaska, Wyoming
and Indiana.
The first part of Vespers was prayed with hymns,
psalms, a reading from scripture, and a homily.
Following his homily, Archbishop-elect Etienne
was then introduced to leaders and representatives
from various religious and ethnic groups, all of
whom welcomed him with open arms. This was
followed by praying the Magnificat, intercessory
prayers, the Our Father, a concluding prayer, and
Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral and be a part
of this historic event. The procession was sung
in by a large choir and the enthused voices of all
those present. Dozens of deacons, priests and
bishops processed in two-by-two, followed by
the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Christophe
Pierre, Archbishop Schwietz and Archbishopelect Etienne.
Archbishop Schwietz then
occupied the cathedra (the bishop’s chair) while
Archbishop-elect Etienne sat in the front row of
the church.
At the beginning of Mass was the Rite of
Canonical Possession, where the Apostolic
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Archbishop Paul D. Etienne
a blessing. The recessional antiphon was Salve
Regina, chanted by all in attendance.
The following day, November 9, was the
installation of the new archbishop. Eight hundred
of the faithful gathered to celebrate Mass at Our
You’ll notice this edition of the
Wyoming Catholic Register has an
unusually large number of photos.
The photos are to share with you,
dear reader, some of the events of the
seven years in which Bishop Etienne
served as the shepherd of our diocese.
There are also photos of his Mass of
Farewell and Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of St. Mary, Solemn Vespers at
Holy Family Cathedral in
Anchorage, and the installation of
Archbishop Etienne as the Archbishop
of the Archdiocese of Anchorage. We
hope these photos help those who
were not able to attend these events to
get a sense of their holiness and joy.
What happens with the installation of Archbishop
Etienne as the Archbishop of Anchorage?
On Tuesday, October 4, 2016, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Holy See
announced that Bishop Paul Etienne, Bishop of Cheyenne, had been named
Archbishop of Anchorage and was being transferred. With sadness and gratitude,
we said farewell to our Shepherd, and we now await his successor. In accord with the
Ceremonial for Bishops, there was a special Mass of Thanksgiving and Farewell on
Friday, October 28, 2016, the Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude, at St. Mary’s Cathedral,
in Cheyenne.
With the announcement of the transfer, sometimes called a translation, Bishop
Etienne’s powers as Diocesan Bishop were circumscribed to that of a Diocesan
Administrator and the Vicar General, Father Gallinger, lost his office. Although
the See was technically not vacant until his installation as Archbishop, he was not to
make any major changes or in any way prejudice the rights of his successor.
With Archbishop Etienne’s installation as the Archbishop of Anchorage on
November 9, 2016, the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the
Diocese of Cheyenne became a vacant See. “See” is another name for a diocese, and
refers to the chair or seat of the bishop. When a See becomes vacant, the Vicar General
and the Episcopal Vicars lose their offices (unless they have already through the
notification of the transfer of the bishop), the Diocesan Pastoral Council is dissolved,
and the Presbyteral Council is also dissolved with its functions transferred to the
College of Consultors. All other diocesan officials and parish clergy retain their
offices, such as the Judicial Vicar, Diocesan Finance Officer, Chancellor, Diocesan
Directors, Deans and Pastors. The College of Consultors and the Diocesan Finance
Council also remain.
The College of Consultors was to meet within eight days of the installation of
Archbishop Etienne to elect a Diocesan Administrator. The Diocesan Administrator
must be a priest, be at least 35 years old, be outstanding in doctrine and prudence
and not be designated the new bishop. If the priest is the Diocesan Finance Officer,
he must temporarily step down as the Diocesan Finance Officer and the Diocesan
Finance Council elects an Interim Finance Officer. The Diocesan Administrator
takes office upon his acceptance of the election. If the College of Consultors fails
to elect a Diocesan Administrator within eight days, or elects someone who is not
qualified to be the Administrator, then the metropolitan archbishop appoints one, or
for the archdiocese, the senior suffragan bishops by appointment. Our Metropolitan
is the Archbishop of Denver.
The Diocesan Administrator has all the obligations and powers of the Diocesan
Bishop, except for those matters which are excluded by their nature or by canon law.
He is not to alter anything in the Diocese, taking on the role of a caretaker. He is
forbidden to do anything which can be prejudicial in some way to the Diocese of
Cheyenne or to the rights of the new bishop.
Among the things that a Diocesan Administrator cannot do is erect, suppress or
alter parishes or entrust a parish to a religious community. If the Administrator is
not a bishop, he cannot ordain someone to Holy Orders or bless the Chrism. He
must have the consent of the College of Consultors to grant dimissorial letters for a
man to be ordained a deacon or a deacon to be ordained a priest. He cannot appoint
pastors, unless the See has remained vacant for over a year.
Among the things that the Diocesan Administrator can do is administer the
Sacrament of Confirmation and delegate priests to do the same. He attends the
meetings of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and if the ad limina
visit to the Holy See is to be done, he goes to Rome to make a report to the Pope
about the condition of the Diocese.
The last time we had a bishop transferred was when Bishop Ricken was named
Bishop of Green Bay in 2008. Prior to that, the last bishop who was transferred
was Bishop James J. Keane, who was transferred to the Archdiocese of Dubuque.
Bishop Patrick A. McGovern succeeded him and became Bishop of Cheyenne in
1912. Bishop Hubert M. Newell was named Coadjutor Bishop of Cheyenne in 1947
and became Bishop of Cheyenne in 1951, with the death of Bishop McGovern. The
Diocese of Cheyenne was vacant for a while in 1978 when Bishop Newell retired and
was named Apostolic Administrator. Bishop Joseph Hart, who was the Auxiliary
Bishop, was named the Bishop of Cheyenne that same year. Bishop Ricken was
named Coadjutor Bishop of Cheyenne in 2000 and became Bishop of Cheyenne in
2001 with the retirement of Bishop Hart.
Most vacant Sees are filled within a year, sometimes shorter and occasionally
longer. Every three years, bishops in each ecclesiastical province (e.g., the Province
of Denver – Archdiocese of Denver and Dioceses of Cheyenne, Colorado Springs
and Pueblo) compile a list of priests who they recommend to be considered to
become bishops. The list is forwarded to the Apostolic Nuncio, the Ambassador of
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the Holy See to the United States and the personal representative of the Holy Father
to the Dioceses of the United States. He reviews the lists and sends the names to
the Congregation for Bishops. When a See becomes vacant or there is a need for
an auxiliary or coadjutor bishop, the Nuncio prepares a list of three candidates and
submits it to the Congregation for Bishops. The Congregation for Bishops reviews
the list and may make substitutions, and then submits a list of three candidates to
the Holy Father. The Holy Father may pick one person, ask for a new list, or pick
someone else he knows. The nominated priest is contacted and asked if he accepts
the nomination to become a bishop. If he accepts, then he is named and ordained a
bishop. If he declines, another priest is selected.
While the See is vacant, the part of the Eucharistic Prayer where we pray for our
bishop is omitted. The Diocesan Administrator is not mentioned in the Eucharistic
Prayer. This emphasizes the vacancy and our awaiting a new bishop. Prayers are
encouraged for a bishop who can meet the needs of the Diocese of Cheyenne. The
Mass for the Election of a Pope or Bishop is also encouraged to be celebrated at least
once in each parish.
College of Consultors
The College of Consultors is a group of 6 to 12 priests chosen by the Diocesan
Bishop from the members of the Presbyteral Council. They advise the Diocesan
Bishop in more serious matters, generally dealing with financial matters and about
the appointment of the Diocesan Finance Officer. When the See is vacant and
there is no auxiliary bishop, they govern the Diocese until they elect a Diocesan
Administrator. They assist the Diocesan Administrator in governing the vacant
See; for example, they must give consent for someone to be ordained for the Diocese.
They receive the letter of appointment of the new Diocesan Bishop. The College of
Consultors in the Diocese of Cheyenne consists of seven members: Fathers Vernon
Clark, Thomas Cronkleton, Carl Gallinger, William Hill, Gary Ruzicka, Lucas
Simango and Steven Titus
What does an
Archbishop do?
An archbishop, in some cases called a metropolitan, is a bishop who governs
his own archdiocese, and also supervises all the other bishops in his province.
Catholic archbishops preside over a provincial council with their bishops at
least every three years, in order to make decisions on important administrative
and religious matters. There are 33 archdioceses and 145 dioceses in the
United States.
There is no difference between the official dress of archbishops and other
bishops. However, archbishops who are metropolitans are distinguished
by the use in liturgical ceremonies of the pallium. A pallium is a narrow
band, “three fingers broad,” woven of white lamb’s wool from sheep raised
by Trappist monks, with a loop in the center resting on the shoulders over
the chasuble and two dependent lappets, before and behind; so that when
seen from front or back the ornament resembles the letter Y. The pallium is
conferred upon the archbishop by the pope, normally at the celebration of the
Feasts of Saints Peter and Paul on June 29.
In their coat-of-arms, the archbishop has an ecclesiastical hat with ten tassels
on each side of the coat-of-arms, bishops have six. The archepiscopal cross
behind the shield has two bars instead of one.
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Very Reverend Carl Gallinger named Diocesan Administrator
The Very Reverend Carl Gallinger was ordained to
the priesthood on November 17, 1989. He served as
the Associate Pastor at St. Anthony Parish in Casper,
1990 - 1991 and St. Mary’s Cathedral in Cheyenne,
1991-1996. He was named Vocation Director in
1994. He was appointed Pastor of St. Paul’s Newman
Center in Laramie in 2003, serving in that position
until 2012, when he was named Pastor of St. Joseph
Parish in Cheyenne, where he currently serves. He
also served as the Dean of the Cheyenne Deanery
from 2003-2012. On September 11, 2008, Father
Gallinger was named the Delegate of the Diocesan
Administrator assisting Father Michael Carr as
the Diocesan Administrator during the interim
between Bishop David Ricken’s appointment to
Green Bay and Bishop Paul Etienne’s appointment
as Bishop of Cheyenne. Father Gallinger was named
the Vicar General of the Diocese on July 2, 2012, and
served in that position until the See became vacant
on October 4, 2016. Father Gallinger will serve as
the Diocesan Administrator until a bishop is named
for the Diocese of Cheyenne.
Very Reverend Sam Hayes named Delegate
to the Diocesan Administrator
The Very Reverend Sam Hayes was ordained to the priesthood
on May 27, 1983. He served as Associate Pastor at St. Mary’s
Cathedral in Cheyenne, and St. Matthew’s Parish in Gillette.
Father Hayes has served as Pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in
Newcastle, St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Evanston, St. Rose
Parish in Torrington, Our Lady of the Mountains Parish in
Jackson, St. Patrick’s Parish in Casper, St. Mary Magdalen
Parish in Worland, St. Francis Parish in Thermopolis, and he
currently serves as the Pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish in Rawlins.
Father Hayes has served as the Dean of the Thermopolis
Deanery and currently serves as the Dean of the Rock Springs
Deanery.
Courage Apostolate in the Diocese
of Cheyenne
By Rev. Andrew Kinstetter
In our world today, sexuality is often reduced
to the inclinations of a person without looking
at the person as a whole, with all the dignity
and respect that they deserve as beloved sons
and daughters of God. The topic of same-sex
attraction and pastoral care to those persons is
of extreme importance to the Church, and she
does not leave those persons without guidance
and support in living a grace-filled, chaste life,
full of love by following Jesus Christ.
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Courage (http://couragerc.org) is an
international apostolate of the Catholic
Church, which ministers to persons with
same-sex attractions. This apostolate provides
pastoral care and guidance to those persons
with same-sex attractions in the form of
support groups with other members who
experience a similar challenge.
Courage was founded in 1980 by Cardinal
Terence Cooke, then Archbishop of New York,
to help Catholics who experience same‐sex
attractions live chaste lives in accordance with
the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching. Father
John Harvey, OSFS, served as the founding
director of the apostolate. An additional
ministry, EnCourage, is also available.
EnCourage is a support group for family
members, spouses, and friends of men and
women who experience same‐sex attractions.
Both ministries are meant to help members be
faithful Catholics with joy-filled lives amidst
the particular cross they are asked to bear.
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Council of Catholic
Women (CCW)
By: Mary Ann Cummins
As Province Director of the Denver Province the last
two years, I would like to introduce the 2016-2018 Denver
Province Director, Rose Guerrero from Pueblo, CO. She
took over this position with the National Council of Catholic
Women (NCCW) at our 2016 convention in Indianapolis.
The convention this year focused on Mercy with speakers
illustrating God’s mercy in their lives – Katarina Rosenblatt,
author of Stolen, spoke of being human trafficked at a young
age and how she helps trafficking victims today; Maria Morera
Johnson, author of Badass Saints spoke about her book
comparing commonly known saints with unusual saints and
of her husband’s devastating illness that recalibrated her faith;
Judy Hehr, who spoke of God creating a message from the
mess of her life, such that she shares we all have the tremendous
privilege and responsibility of living lives worthy of the call
we have received. The Masses each day were graced by the
presiders of Archbishop Tobin of Indianapolis, Archbishop
Kurtz of Louisville, KY and 40 priests. The Leadership
Commission introduced a DVD to instruct us on NCCW
and officer positions; the Spirituality Commission unveiled
their Vocations Purse project to help young ladies who have
debt upon petitioning to enter a religious order that must be
relieved and a Mercy Retreat; the Service Commission shared
resources on Human Trafficking, immigration and a new
Respite manual along with a project to fill socks with necessities
and distribute to those in need in our communities. All this
information is available on the website, nccw.org. The 2017
NCCW convention will be held in Dallas, TX September 5-9.
Thank you so much for the opportunity given me as Denver
Province Director – what a great and rewarding experience!
The Wyoming Council of Catholic Women (WCCW) was
blessed to have the NCCW President, Sheila Hopkins, in
attendance at our convention in Rawlins, WY. Sheila shared
information about NCCW and spoke of all that is available
from this “parent” organization to us in Wyoming. Sheila was
impressed with our giving $18,000 to the Nazareth Home in
Ghana through Sr. Stan. The 2017 Mary’s Fund recipient will
be the San Carlos Diocese in the Philippines. Fr. Jim Costigan,
Fathers of Mercy from Kentucky, was the principal speaker on
the Images of Mary. The fellowship, food and education from
this convention were inspiring! April Pendleton of Lander
was installed as our new WCCW President in the advent of
Nina Romero-Caron moving out of state. The 2017 WCCW
convention will be held in Lander September 24-26.
The Sheridan Deanery Fall meeting was held in Gillette at
St. Matthew Parish in October with a special presentation by
World Youth Day chaperones on their trip to Krakow, Poland.
Deacon Kim Carroll spoke on mercy in our lives. Delicious
soups & breads, a silent auction, 50-50 raffle and Mass were
all part of this day. We, as Catholic women, are busy doing
our acts of mercy in this special Year of Mercy, which ended
November 20.
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Year of Mercy
By: Fr. Cliff Jacobson
We began with a simple question -- have you
seen mercy -- and a simple reflection on the
ways and the places where we have seen and
experienced mercy in our lives, in our church
and in our world.
It has been an amazing, mercy-filled year,
and we have seen mercy!
As a pilgrim people we have entered through
the Holy Doors of Mercy, and Christ has
entered into our hearts. As the People of God,
we have seen, in light of layoffs, cutbacks and
a sluggish economy, so many people in our
communities respond with acts of mercy and
love. As a church, we have seen the witness
of new saints who have shown us the way of
mercy, and saints so deeply immersed in the
mystery of Divine Mercy -- Faustina, John Paul
II, Theresa of Lisieux, Theresa of Calcutta. And
throughout this Jubilee Year, we have heard the
words of our Holy Father calling the Church to
a deeper awareness of God’s mercy and of those
so desperately hungering for the gift of that
Mercy. In prayer, in Word and in Worship, and
through the Sacramental life of the Church we
have come into a deeper relationship with the
God of all mercy and with Mary, the Mother of
mercy.
It has been an amazing, mercy-filled year,
and we have seen mercy!
And now the Holy Doors in Cathedrals and
Shrines throughout the world stand closed; the
Jubilee Doors in Rome sealed behind brick and
mortar until the next Jubilee Year calls for them
to be opened once again. As a Church, we may
be tempted to close the doors on mercy, moving
on to the next thing, the latest focus, or the
newest challenge.
But we cannot close the doors of Mercy, for
Mercy is what God is all about; Mercy is what
we are all about. This Jubilee Year of Mercy has
helped us to know God’s mercy in a deeper,
more powerful way, to experience His mercy
and live the call of mercy each and every day of
our lives. In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, we as
individuals, as a diocese, as a Church – we have
all been changed.
Now, we must go forth as ambassadors of
Mercy. We must go forth to clothe the naked,
give food and drink to the hungry and the
thirsty, shelter to the homeless; we must go
forth to visit the sick and the imprisoned; we
must go forth to counsel the doubtful, instruct
the ignorant and admonish the sinners; we
must go forth to comfort the sorrowful, to
forgive, to bear wrongs patiently; we must go
forth to pray for the living and the dead.
We indeed will go forth from this Year of
Mercy having encountered the mercy of God,
having encountered the God whose name, as
Pope Francis has said, is mercy. The prayer of
this year is our prayer moving forward, that we
may be merciful like the Father.
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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 seeking
happiness only in created things;
made Peter weep after his betrayal,
and assured Paradise to the repentant thief.
Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us,
the words that you spoke to the Samaritan
woman:
“If you knew the gift of God!”
You are the visible face of the invisible Father,
of the God who manifests his power above all
by forgiveness and mercy:
let the Church be your visible face in the world,
its Lord risen and glorified.
You willed that your ministers would also be
clothed in weakness
in order that they may feel compassion for
those in ignorance and error:
let everyone who approaches them feel sought
after, loved, and forgiven by God.
Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us
with His anointing,
so that your Church, with renewed enthusiasm,
may bring good news to the poor,
proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed,
and restore sight to the blind.
We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the
intercession of Mary, Mother of
Mercy; you who live and reign with the Father
and the Holy Spirit forever and
ever.
Amen.
December 2016
There’s a New Deacon in Town
By: Deacon Bryce Lungren
Chief and I showed up at St. Stephens
doorstep about the same time. He, a
wild four year old stallion in search
of green grass, and me, a wandering
transitional deacon looking for a home
to hang my hat.
His origins are unknown, but mine
began in Worland. As the son of
Margaret and Greg, I had a wonderful
childhood growing up in the midst
of two older brothers, many cousins,
aunts and uncles, and both sets of my
grandparents. All of these served to
lay a foundation in my life for faith
and virtue.
After graduating high school in 1998,
I ventured up to Helena Montana
to work for an uncle of mine. For
Locally owned and operated for 28 years!
about seven years, I drove tow truck,
maintained work trailers, set up
flatbeds on trucks, and enjoyed life as
a young man in a beautiful country.
These years were also very formative
in my walk with the Lord. Thanks be
to God, I continued to go to Mass and
eventually found myself going to daily
Mass. It was in the midst of this that I
was able to grow in my prayer life and
began to hear the Lord calling me to
something higher.
Uncertain whether He was calling
me to marriage or the priesthood, I
followed a friend up to her family’s
ranch in Great Falls where I worked
and pursued her hand in marriage
over about a three-year period. In
the end, I realized I couldn’t shake the
priesthood, so I opened my heart to
this mysterious vocation.
Through prayer and providential
encounters, the Lord made it clear
that He wanted me to enter into
priestly formation for the Diocese
of Helena. These were good and
challenging years. I spent four years
at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon
doing undergraduate studies and then
another four years at St. John Vianney
Seminary in Denver studying graduate
level theology.
During this time, my heart began
to long for home, Wyoming. Not
convinced the Lord was calling me
back, I continued to push on. In June
of 2015, I was ordained a transitional
deacon, after which my heart really
began to flutter. Enough so, that after
finishing my seminary studies in the
spring of 2016, I did not get ordained
to the priesthood because of the
tension I was experiencing.
I knew I desired to serve God in
the Diocese of Cheyenne, but I didn’t
know how to knock on that door this
late in the game. Thankfully I didn’t
have to. Even before I arrived back in
the state for a summer of discernment,
it was clear that the arms of the Diocese
were wide open to welcome me home.
Yet, I was a bit troubled on how to
reconcile my perceived obligation to
the Diocese of Helena with my longing
to serve the Church in Wyoming.
That’s when I met Chief and the good
folk on the holy ground of St. Stephens.
Unbroke and mischievous, Chief
needed some work. Having the time,
but not the experience, I took him on.
It’s amazing what working with horses
will teach you about yourself. In no
time, we became friends and learned
that we could trust each other.
Over about a two-month span, and
with the help and advice of this great
community, we were able to get a
halter on him, geld him, and just
recently, saddle and ride him. There
is little more rewarding then taking a
horse from start to finish.
What Chief has taught me is that
God is indeed calling me back home
to the Cowboy State. The peace and
excitement I have found working
with him naturally translates into
ministering to the People of God in
Wyoming. After all, the way we treat
animals often reflects our relationship
with ourselves, others, and God.
At last, after all this holy wandering,
I’ve made it home. Bishop Paul
Etienne took me on as a transitional
deacon and assigned me to serve at St.
Stephens Indian Mission. When I will
be ordained a priest is in God’s hands,
which I’m quite comfortable with.
My heart is filled with gratitude to
the state of Montana and the Diocese
of Helena for such wonderful years
of formation. I feel that I’m not just
bringing to the Diocese of Cheyenne
eight years of seminary education, but
eighteen years of life experience. How
the Lord wants to use that in priestly
ministry, we’ll just have to wait and
see.
RIGHT-TO-LIFE OF LARAMIE COUNTY
Invites you to attend our
“Celebrate Life” March & Banquet
March for Life – January 28, 2017
11:00a.m. – Beginning Program
Which includes poetry and essay contest winners
Historic Cheyenne Depot, 121 W. 15th St.
12:00p.m. – Silent March from Depot to Supreme Court
Lunch at Knights of Columbus Hall 507 W. 28th St.
1813 Pacific Ave.
Cheyenne
(307) 778-3037
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“Celebrate Life” Banquet – January 28, 2017
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Alveda King – Director of Civil Rights for the Unborn
Little America Hotel and Resort, 2800 W. Lincolnway, Cheyenne,WY
Social Hour, Silent Auction - 5:30p.m. • Dinner: Top Sirloin and Salmon – 6:30p.m.
Banquet Tickets: $75. – Single / $125. - Couple $35. – Child under 18 / Table of 8 - $500.
Purchase tickets by January 23, 2017 – prolifecheyenne.com – No tickets sold at the door.
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There were 119 people participating in LifeChain in Cheyenne,
Wyoming on Sunday, October 2, 2016, silently proclaiming the
sacred dignity and value of each human life.
Please pray for vocations
to the priesthood,
religious life.
3rd Annual Interfaith
Prayer Service
January 10, 2017
Reporting Sexual Abuse
If you are aware of an incident of sexual misconduct and the suspected
offender is a Church volunteer, Church employee, priest, deacon, or
religious, you are encouraged to report the matter to the Diocese of
Cheyenne.
Reports may be made by telephone or in writing to the following:
Deacon Rolland Raboin
Victim Assistance Coordinator
P.O. Box 1468
Cheyenne, WY 82003 - (307) 532-1571
Very Reverend Carl Gallinger
Diocesan Administrator
P.O. Box 1468
Cheyenne, WY 82003 - (307) 634-4625
Deacon Mike Leman, Legislative Liaison for the Diocese of
Cheyenne, cordially invites Register readers, on behalf of Father
Carl Gallinger, the new Diocesan Administrator, to attend the 3rd
Annual Interfaith Prayer Service, to be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral
in Cheyenne on January 10, 2017, from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. There
will be a breakfast/reception to follow in Hartmann Hall.
Deacon Mike explains that the primary focus of this gathering is to
mutually offer praise and thanksgiving to God for our state legislators
and all government officials and to pray for God’s grace to be with
them during the session as they work for the common good of the
people of Wyoming.
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Chancellor
P.O. Box 1468
Cheyenne, WY 82003 - 1-866 790-0014
Please understand that anonymous reports of misconduct compromise
the ability of the diocese to follow up on such reports and to take
disciplinary actions or other actions. It is the policy of the Diocese of
Cheyenne to respond promptly and with compassion to all reports of
misconduct. The Diocese will report the matter to law enforcement. You,
yourself, may also, of course, report instances of sexual misconduct
directly to Wyoming Child Protective Services, or the appropriate law
enforcement agency.
For the complete Sexual Misconduct Policy, go to
www.dioceseofcheyenne.org.
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Farewell Archbishop Etienne
Mass of Farewell and Thanksgiving, October 28, 2016
Coming to the altar, followed by Deacon Vernon Dobelmann
Getting ready for Mass in the Sacristy.
Listening during the Liturgy of the Word, with Deacon Mike Leman.
Flashing that trademark smile during the homily.
Recalling an event and pointing out his companion.
Farewell, Bishop Etienne. Goodbye, God bless, good luck.
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Seven years of memories...
St. Rose of Lima, Torrington, 2013
Confirmation at the Easter Vigil,
Cathedral of St. Mary, Cheyenne, 2014
Chrism Mass, St. Patrick’s, Casper, 2016
Checking in, September Institute, Cheyenne, 2014
Bishop Etienne’s ordination and installation as Bishop of Cheyenne,
December, 2009
Holy Thursday Mass, Cathedral of St. Mary, Cheyenne, 2016
Catholic Rural Life Mass, Shirley Basin, 2016
September Institute with Cardinal O’Brien,
St. Paul’s Newman Center, Laramie, 2015
The Mass to honor Father DeSmet, Daniel, 2010
Greeting before Mass, St. John the Baptist, Buffalo, 2012
Baptism at the Easter Vigil, Cathedral of St. Mary,
Cheyenne, 2016
Taking notes, Chancery staff retreat, Abbey of St. Walburga, 2016
Christmas Midnight Mass, Cathedral of St. Mary,
Cheyenne, 2015
Interfaith prayer service, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Cheyenne, 2016
Priestly ordination of Rev. Andrew Kinstetter,
Cathedral of St. Mary, Cheyenne, 2016
Good Friday, Cathedral of St. Mary, Cheyenne, 2016
The Mass to honor Father DeSmet, Daniel, 2010
Portrait, 2016
St. Mary Magdalen, Worland, 2013
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With Sr. Therese Frawley, Year of Faith Mass, Holy Rosary, Lander, 2012
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With Fr. Vernon Clark, St. Barbara’s
100th Anniversary celebration, Powell, 2010
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A family blessing, Our Lady of Peace, Pinedale, 2014
St. Barbara’s 100th Anniversary celebration,
Powell, 2010
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Easter Vigil, Cathedral of St. Mary, Cheyenne, 2016
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Nuncio read the Apostolic Mandate from Pope
Francis. After the Mandate was read, Archbishop
Pierre gave the document to Archbishop-elect
Etienne, who then showed it to the College of
Consultors for their examination. After their
approval, Archbishop-elect Etienne then showed
the Mandate to the people, who gave their approval
as well. At this point, Archbishop-elect Etienne
became Archbishop Etienne, while Archbishop
Schwietz became Archbishop Emeritus Schwietz.
Archbishop Etienne then ascended the cathedra
and was handed his crosier by Archbishop Pierre,
signifying the transfer of responsibility for the
People of God of Anchorage. The crosier bears a
carved image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who is the
patroness of the Co-Cathedral. A hearty round of
applause followed, and the new Archbishop was all
smiles.
On a personal note, the staff at the Chancery in
Cheyenne loved our bishop and were saddened to
see him go. It was a true blessing and a very rare
privilege to be a part of this event, even though
it was also bittersweet. We are all thrilled for
Archbishop Etienne and offer him our continued
prayers and love, confident in the fact that the
members of the Archdiocese of Anchorage are
getting an exceptional shepherd to lead their flock.
We worked hard to build a platform for Archbishop
Etienne to rise to this level, and we share in his joy.
It was a gift to us, direct from the Holy Spirit, to
work for and with this man for seven years. Please
keep him in your prayers. Also, please pray for a
good and holy man to be named as the 9th Bishop
of the Diocese of Cheyenne.
“I am here to enter my cathedral.”
If you would like to see more photos of Vespers
and the Installation, visit our website at www.
dioceseofcheyenne.org. To watch the video of
the Installation, visit http://www.catholicanchor.
org/alaska-news/video-anchorage-archbishopetienne-installation/.
Dominican priests, caretakers of the Cathedral, lead the
procession.
Archbishops and bishops pray Vespers.
Archbishop-elect Etienne greeted by a representative of the
native Alaskan community.
Praying with the Knights of Columbus and the clergy before
Mass.
Ready to enter the church.
Archbishop Pierre reads the Papal Mandate.
The Papal Mandate is shown to the people.
The new Archbishop, flanked by Archbishop Emeritus Schwietz (l)
and Apostolic Papal Nuncio Archbishop Pierre (r).
Members of Archbishop Etienne’s family prepare to bring
the gifts to the altar.
There are many cultures represented in the Archdiocese of
Anchorage, including Samoan.
Archbishop Etienne elevates the Body of Christ.
The new Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Anchorage.
Archbishop Etienne waves to the Faithful.
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Archdiocese of Anchorage
The Archdiocese of Anchorage was established on February 9, 1966.
Its 138,985 square miles encompasses the Third Judicial District of Alaska, known as
Southcentral Alaska, an area larger than combining many states in the lower 48.
Anchorage sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains, and is located at the head of
Cook Inlet, the northern most point of the Pacific Ocean. Anchorage is about the
size of the State of Delaware.
The population of the Archdiocese of Anchorage is approximately 400,000 – nearly twothirds of the population of the entire state of Alaska. The estimated Catholic population
in the archdiocese is 27,345. Many of their 23 parishes and 8 missions are in the
more rural parts of the archdiocese. Many are accessible only by airplane or
boat.
The climate in Southcentral Alaska is severe. The summer months are pleasant,
the nine months between September and May are cold, dark, and dangerous for travel.
According to the 2016 Official Catholic Directory, there are 17 diocesan priests, 12
religious priests, 5 extern priests, 21 permanent deacons, and 25 sisters. There is one
Catholic hospital, one diocesan/parish high school, one private high school, three
diocesan/parish elementary schools, and one private elementary school.
Uncertain Times Call for Certain Things
By Deacon Joe Sandrini, Director of Diaconal
Formation
“Y’er burning daylight, damn it!”
That’s a familiar shout from my father-in-law when
we are working cattle. For those not bilingual in
cowhand speak, it translates into formal English as,
“please get back to the task at hand, because it appears
you are not currently working to achieve the goal
we have set for ourselves and have limited time to
accomplish.”
As winter settles across Wyoming, we’ve burned
a lot of daylight in 2016. The shorter days seem to
emphasize this. The year is fading into history, dying
in a sense as nature closes in on itself for winter.
“Where has the year gone?” This refrain seems to
be on the lips of most folks these days… and I’m still
having trouble remembering to write 2016 on my
checks!
The senescence of the current year brings a lot
of uncertainty as we await the new one. We wait
for a new Bishop. We wait to see what the new
administration in Washington will bring. We wait on
an uncertain future in a culture pushing God to the
margins of life.
There is always uncertainty in the future - worry in
waiting. But, we remember, “My help comes from the
Lord, who made heaven and earth… he is our help
and our shield” (Ps. 121:2; Ps. 33:20b). The remedy is
being focused, grounded on what is truly important
– Christ. Not in some unstructured or vaguely pious
way, but by leaning on Him in sacrament and prayer;
and then bringing His love for each of us to others.
These are the antidotes for worry, commissions really,
which every Christian is sacramentalized to carry out,
not just men in Holy Orders.
But, how do we live out this God given call within
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Courage’s 5 goals:
Chastity: To live chaste lives in accordance
with the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching on
homosexuality.
Prayer and Dedication: To dedicate our entire lives
to Christ through service to others, spiritual reading,
prayer, meditation, individual spiritual direction,
frequent attendance at Mass, and the frequent
reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and
the Holy Eucharist.
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lives quickening each day? Especially, as time seems
to speed up with technological advancements piling
on more “things” by imposition or choice. And with
them, problems and poor thinking that can lead to an
improper understanding of what it means to be truly
human. It’s no wonder we have more uncertainty and
worry about our own lives, our families, our nation,
and our planet.
The tempting answer is to rely on ourselves and
not God. So, we often look for greener pastures. If I
could do this or that - if I had this or that, it would be
better. The enticement is to look beyond the graces
and blessings we already have. It is a trap of the devil.
Instead, we need to go deeper right where we are
in reception and thanksgiving for the goodness and
grace we already have - even in our challenges and
struggles. To realize adding complexity in pursuit
of solutions leads us physically, emotionally, and
most importantly, spiritually to being spread out.
Something that can make us an easy target for the
devil.
This idea was made more present to me recently
while preparing an upcoming diaconal formation
weekend. In a book assigned to our deacon aspirants,
Deacon James Keating writes, “The temptation (in
life) is always go broad, when the divine call is usually
a call to go and stay deep.” By deep, Keating means
“…fastening of our sacramental character to the
continual stream of grace that is our participation in
the Eucharistic Liturgy and acts of service.” We need
to stay grounded in a regular prayer life nourished
by the sacraments, which leads to a Faith manifest in
good works.
Everyone fantasizes about bounding in new
pastures, or going after shiny things. This is simply
because we are all weak and have a tendency to
wander. Bishops, priests, deacons, and men in
Fellowship: To foster a spirit of fellowship in which
we may share with one another our thoughts and
experiences and so ensure that none of us has to face
the problems of homosexuality alone.
Support: To be mindful of the truth that chaste
friendships are not only possible but necessary in
chaste Christian life; and to encourage one another
in forming and sustaining these friendships.
Exemplar Lives: To live lives that may serve as good
examples and role models to others.
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formation are no different. However, all of us need a
structured spiritual life. We need to stay aware, accept
and live out the fact that we are dependent upon
the transcendent. Simply put, to reduce worry and
uncertainty, embrace and live out the mysteries of our
faith through prayer, worship and moral living.
To put a little meat on this and make it practical, we
can better handle the unknown and have security in
our future by “baptizing” some popular advice from
author Stephen Covey: Do the most important things
in life first, and be clear about your priorities, then act
on them.
What is truly important and a priority? It can seem
like things well beyond what we can affect. Look at
this piece of advice as a call to focus on things you can
control. Things you can do to make a real difference
not just in the here and now, but for eternity – pray,
adore God, be open to grace, and share His love.
You might worry about global things, things you
really cannot influence immediately, so act locally,
as they say. Try applying the Catholic teaching of
subsidiarity to your own life. Direct and act upon
the matters close at hand. Resolve in the New Year to
pray and serve others more deeply. After all, we are
burning daylight.
Courage Chaplain for the Diocese of Cheyenne. I
will be leading these support groups and providing
sacramental ministry and spiritual guidance to those
who experience same-sex attractions and their family
members. Confidentiality is of supreme importance
with these groups due to the sensitivity of the topic. As
with many support groups, dates, times and locations
of meetings will not be made public. After signing
up, members only will be given that information.
To become one of the founding members of the
new Courage/EnCourage group in the Diocese of
Cheyenne, please call me at (307) 222-9459 or by email
at: [email protected]
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Holy Name Catholic School:
Choosing excellence for each student, every day!
By: Carrie Haderlie
Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many
sparrows. Luke 12:7
Just as God the Father knows each hair on our
heads, we at Holy Name Catholic School strive
to know each student, to meet his or her unique
educational needs, and to bring entire families closer
to Christ.
Our school motto is “Choose Excellence,” and
with this in mind, the 2016-17 academic year has
been great. Holy Name is focused providing Christcentered education to a diverse group of 120 children
in grades pre-kindergarten through eight.
Teachers began preparing for our students this
summer, attending trainings across the nation.
They trained with the National Catholic Education
Association, and in June, Holy Name Catholic School
Students arrive for the first day of school at Holy Name
Catholic School in Sheridan.
Principal Mary Drake and Spanish teacher/librarian
Maria Montaño participated in the nationwide Latino
Enrollment Institute at the University of Notre Dame.
In Sheridan, the teachers and staff at Holy Name
know that understanding each student’s abilities, and
honoring the diversity that makes every one of them
unique, will further teach children to be good citizens.
We teach students to love Christ, following above all
the greatest commandment: To love God and others.
This also aligns with the Diocese of Cheyenne’s goal
to “Proclaim, Celebrate and Invite” all of our state into
the fold of the Catholic faith.
Continuing on its path to excellence for Wyoming’s
children, this summer, the State of Wyoming
Department of Education released its 2015-2016
Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students
(PAWS) results. Holy Name students earned some of
the highest scores in Sheridan County and the state of Delaney Sanders has her face painted by Adrienne Lewellan at
the 81st Annual Carnival and Chili Supper in early October.
Wyoming.
Across the board, Holy Name students performed
love to the local community.
well, but on third and fourth grade reading tests,
By mid-October, the Junior Varsity Lady Vikings
fourth grade science tests, sixth grade
volleyball
team was undefeated during the regular
reading and eighth grade math, science
season,
but
came up short during the district
and reading tests, Holy Name students
tournament.
The team of girls included three fifth
scored exceptionally well.
graders,
two
seventh
graders and three eighth graders.
In addition, the school is dedicated
The
school
continues
to work on project-based
to providing Catholic education to
learning.
In
early
fall,
we
partnered with the local
everyone, regardless of economic
YMCA
to
provide
an
educational
overnight camping
background. The school serves free and
experience
for
students
in
the
sixth,
seventh and
reduced lunch to around 30 percent of
eighth
grades
at
the
YMCA
Camp
Roberts
outside
its student population.
Buffalo.
The school has also undergone a huge
This winter, we will utilize a $71,000 grant from
overhaul in technology, thanks to the
the
Holy Name Catholic School Foundation for
Wyoming Catholic Ministries (Klietz
hospital
grade equipment to create a science lab for
Fund), which provided a grant for 1:1
educational
purposes for students as young as pre-K
student-to-computer ratios, and the
through
our
eighth graders.
infrastructure to provide the technology
As
we
prepare
our hearts for the Advent season
for our bright learners.
and
the
birth
of
Christ,
we are reminded to be more
A record 1,000 people from the
Christ-like
in
all
that
we
do. No one is a better
Sheridan community attended the 81st Annual
reminder
of
that
than
our
children, which we seek to
Carnival and Chili Supper in early October, which
serve
every
day
at
Holy
Name
Catholic School.
provides an outreach opportunity to show Christ’s
St. Anthony School Fall Events
By Jansen Curry, St. Anthony School
Events Coordinator
Our school year is well underway and
we couldn’t be more excited about the
wonderful opportunity to continue to
watch our students grow. We kicked
off our school year with the SAS (St.
Anthony School) Street Fair. More
than 520 participants joined in on the
fun, experiencing everything from a
200-foot zip line, to bounce houses,
and human hamster ball races. The
event raised more than $7,000 for our
school. While many who participated
were school families and students, the
event was truly a community-wide
gathering of families and friends. We
wasted little time before launching
our other annual events, beginning
with the Archangel Amble. This 5K
run and 1K kid-run was a hit for a
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second year! We were blessed with
a beautiful day and more than 100
runners in the 5K race. All funds raised
helped offset costs associated with
sending our entire middle school to
Teton Science School in Grand Teton
Nation Park for a week. A week in
the mountains, learning about our
great state and the beauty of God’s
natural world is a massive blessing for
our middle school students, and an
experience they cherish. Most recently,
our school foundation held the annual
Joy Breakfast, honoring Dr. Martin
H. Ellbogen. Our beautiful commons
area was full, all in celebration of the
incredibly generous life of Dr. Ellbogen. St. Anthony School 2016 Joy breakfast
The local chapters for the Knights of
Columbus prepared a delicious meal
and our school. The 2016 Joy Breakfast
and we heard wonderful testimony
contributions total $129,112.50 to
about a man who has dedicated his life
date, comprised of both donations
to helping his patients, community,
and match funds. We are now under
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the $1 million mark in completing the
7-million-dollar Joy Fund! This year is
sure to have further blessings in store.
God is good!
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St. Margaret’s School Fifth Grade News
By: Jo Laux, Principal
After reading a story about another
fifth grade class that held a presidential
campaign, St. Margaret’s fifth graders
went right to work creating posters and
writing speeches. The students selected
Wednesday, October 5, as the date for
their presidential debate. Mrs. Kilgore,
the 5th grade teacher, moderated
the debate between Peter Corbett
and Amelia Tate. The two candidates
answered several questions from Mrs.
Kilgore and the student audience.
These candidates were required to take
part in the debate and to give a speech
at the conclusion of the discussion.
The student body held the election on
Thursday, October 6, with Amelia Tate
and Angel Ridgley-Flagg being elected
Student Body President and Vice
President, respectively.
Several other offices were decided
at that time: Peter Corbett and Talon
Thoman were elected Student Body
Representatives. Andre Bucani was
elected Secretary, Cassy Miller was
elected Treasure, with Sean Fraser and
Christian Nimmo being appointed to
serve as St. Margaret’s Secret Service
Officers. The 5th graders are planning
on meeting bimonthly to discuss and
vote on issues that are important to the
student body. Already, St. Margaret’s
newly elected officers are investigating
the possibilities of going on more
fieldtrips and adding five minutes to the
morning recess.
St. Margaret’s Fifth Grade debate
Wyoming Catholic Youth Retreat
By: Wyoma Groenenberg
The loving and merciful presence of our Lord Jesus
is the focus of the Wyoming Catholic Youth Retreat
(WCYR). Youth and young adults, ages 13-30, are
invited to become better acquainted with Jesus in Casper
from Feb. 17-19, 2017, at St. Anthony Tri-Parish School.
In an effort to inspire that most important relationship,
the WCYR weekend includes continual Eucharistic
adoration, a moving presentation of the Eucharist,
devotion to our Blessed Mother and learning the beauty
of the Catholic faith. There also are talks, music, agebased breakout sessions, testimonies, an opportunity
to go to Reconciliation, a chance to meet other young
people from Wyoming and nearby states and more.
The Wyoming retreat, which is in its 17th year, follows
YOUTH 2000 and was started on an international level
in 1989. Pope John Paul II stressed the importance of
young people placing the Eucharist at the center of their
personal and community lives, plus loving, adoring and
celebrating the Eucharist.
Lunch and dinner are provided on Saturday. The $45
registration fee includes the cost for the meals. However,
overnight accommodations are up to participants.
All youth under 18 years must be accompanied by a
chaperone.
For more information about the retreat,
registration or for other questions, call Gerise
Vignaroli at 307-234-9091 or 307-258-3221; visit
wyomingyouthretreat.com, or check out the
Wyoming Youth Retreat Facebook page.
What should Catholic children know about Advent?
Advent is a season of waiting and preparation. Jesus is the awaited Savior of the
people of God.
The Liturgical Year begins with Advent.
Four weeks of Advent
• First week: Preparation – remind us what we must prepare our hearts for
the coming of the Christ Child
• Second week: Love – reminds us to get our hearts ready for the coming
of the Christ Child. Love is Christmas. God has become involved with
us. Love asks us to be open, to be honest, and especially to trust.
• Third week: Joy – When we open our hearts and let the love of Jesus
enter, we know joy!
• Fourth week: God’s gift – reminds us of the giving part of Christmas.
God has given us many gifts. Of all of God’s gifts, none is greater than
the gift of His Son Jesus. In giving us His Son, He gave us himself.
Celebrations of the Christmas season
• The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day)
• The Feast of the Holy Family
• The Solemnity of Mary
• The Epiphany
• The Baptism of the Lord
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Use a Jesse Tree to help children understand salvation in history. The symbols
on a Jesse Tree represent Jesus’ ancestors. Abraham, Noah, Moses, David and
others, especially Isaiah, who promised the coming of Jesus, all played a role in the
coming of Jesus, the “Second Adam”.
Mary – Mary was chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus. Through her “yes” to
the angel Gabriel, the Son of God became human for our salvation. Just as Mary
waited for the birth of her son, during Advent we wait for Jesus to come again in
his glory.
Advent Wreath – represents the coming of Jesus Christ, who is the Light of the
World. As we light the
candles each week, we
mark the passage of
time leading towards
Christmas.
Nativity Scene/Manager:
Remember Mary, Joseph
and Jesus do not arrive
until Christmas and
the Wise Men not until
Epiphany.
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Sheridan & Missions
3 Gillette & Missions
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9 Green River
10 Evanston (Fort Bridger)
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We “Ride for the Brand” again...
By: Amy Larsen,
Associate Director of Pastoral Ministries
Amy Larsen
In the Diocese of Cheyenne, we definitely do
not have to give a definition of what it means to be
“branded” or even what it means to “Ride for the
Brand!” That is one of the primary reasons we chose
that as the title for our High School youth event. It is
a part of our culture, our way of life. We understand
that to “Ride for the Brand” means to sign on for a
mission, to be committed, to stand up for and protect
what you have been “marked” for. It becomes who we
are.“From now on, let no one make troubles for me,
for I bear the marks of Jesus on my body.” ~ Gal 6:17
The 2nd Annual Ride for the Brand was held
October 22 and 23, 2016, at the Parkway Plaza in
Casper and youth from all corners of our Diocese
gathered to be inspired to go out and be People of
Mercy! They began the gathering by hearing the
following words of Pope Francis on what it means to
be “marked” that he shared with the young people of
the world at World Youth Day in Krakow:
Dear young people, we didn’t come into this work
to “vegetate,” to take it easy, to make our lives a
comfortable sofa to fall asleep on. No, we came for
another reason: to leave a mark. It is very sad to pass
through life without leaving a mark. But when we
opt for ease and convenience, for confusing happiness
with consumption, then we end up paying a high
price indeed: we lose our freedom. We are not free to
leave a mark.
So today, my friends, Jesus is inviting you, calling
you, to leave your mark on life, to leave a mark on
history, your own and that of many others as well.
Doug Tooke (www.dougtooke.com) was the
keynote speaker this year and he not only encouraged,
but challenged our youth to know the story of Jesus,
to spend time with him in reading and learning
the Scriptures, in understanding the Eucharist, and
truly what the Eucharist means to us as Catholics.
He reminded them that they were created in the
image and likeness of a God who loves them,
unconditionally. Other speakers included Fr. Steve
Titus, myself, Deacon Bryce Lungren, Seth Hostetter,
Claressa Zook, Ryan King, Amy Hughes and
Deacon Vernon Dobelmann, all of who shared their
incredible stories of faith, being People of Mercy and
challenging our young people to pursue the path that
God has created for them.
The participants were all presented with backpacks,
pocket gospels, and water bottles this year so that they
had the tools they needed to “go out” and be People of
Mercy! They also got the opportunity to brand a piece
of leather that they attached to their bags as a patch to
remind them of who they belonged to, and that they
all belonged together! The statement was clear that
we cannot be people of Mercy sitting at home on our
couches! We are called to go out! The world needs us
to go out!
As always, the summit of our time gathered
together was when the youth had the opportunity to
receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, along with
spending time in Adoration on Saturday evening.
It is such an amazing testimony to the witness and
faith of the young church to see them gathered
in front of the Blessed Sacrament, just being who
Christ has called them to be.
On Sunday, Archbishop-elect
Etienne was able to join them
for Mass, which was a huge
blessing for the young people to
have one more opportunity to
gather with him and say their
farewells, especially to a Bishop
that believes in and supports
youth ministry. Thank you
Archbishop-elect Etienne again
for helping us “Ride for the
Brand!”
Ride for the Brand keynote speaker Doug Tooke
As the supplies start to get put away from Ride for
the Brand this year, we are already in the planning
phases for another great ride in the Fall of 2017!
Information will hopefully start coming out in the
Spring! Until then, however, High School Youth (912th graders) are encouraged to consider joining us
for One Bread One Cup, a five day liturgical training
conference, July 17-21, 2017 at Conception Seminary,
Conception, MO. Contact your youth minister or
Amy at the Diocese for more information.
Ride for the Brand teens from Riverton and St. Stephens Mission with Archbishop-elect
Etienne and Deacon Bryce Lungren
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May you have a Blessed Advent,
a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
From: The Chancery Staff
Introducing General Agent Andrew J. Wheaton
Andrew J. Wheaton, FICF
General Agent
(303) 427-5056
[email protected]
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For more than 130 years, Knights of Columbus has
provided financial protection to Catholic families.
With assistance from the Wheaton Agency,
Catholics in the Diocese of Cheyenne can help
protect their families from financial ruin with our
top-rated strength*, and exclusive product
portfolio. Contact Andy to see how you and your
family can benefit.
*As of 9/1/16, rated A++, Superior for financial strength by A.M. Best
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