St. Anthony of Padua Casper 1990-2000 Sr. Mary Senglaud, OSF, Director of Music & Liturgy

St. Anthony of Padua
Casper 1990-2000
Sr. Mary Senglaub, OSF, Director of Music & Liturgy
Virginia Trotter, Parish Administrator
May 2000

Names of clergy and religious serving during the decade and dates of service.
Msgr. James O’Neill 1983 – 3/1998
Rev. Roger Schmit prior to1990 – 7/1990
Rev. Carl Gallinger 1/1990 – 7/1991
Rev. Ray Moss 7/1991 – 8/1993
Rev. Charlie Hardy 8/1993 – 8/1994
Rev. Ray Rodriguez 1/1995 – 6/1996
Rev. Michael Ehiemere 4/1996 – 8/1998
Rev. Cliff Jacobson 8/1996 – 7/1999
Rev. Karl Millis 7/1999 – 10/1999
Rev. Michael Carr 5/1998 – PRESENT
Rev. George Reynolds 8/1994 – 4/1996 Adult Rel. Ed & Newman Ctr.

Sr. Janice Hasselo, OP prior to 1990 – 8/1991 Pastoral Associate
12/1995 – PRESENT Counseling
Sr. Reparata Hartnagle, BVM prior to 1990 – 9/1996 Music at St. Anthony’s School
Office at St. Anthony’s School
Sr. Mary St. Luke Belus, BVM prior to 1990 – 8/1997 Teacher at St. Anthony’s School Diocesan AV Director
Sr. Genevieve Cavanaugh, SL prior to 1990 – 6/1996 St. Anthony’s Manor Director
Sr. Judith Brown, SL prior to 1990 – 6/1996 St. Anthony’s Manor Director
Sr. Mary Senglaub, OSF 8/1993 – 6/2000 Music & Liturgy Director
Bro. Richard Hurley 1/1990 – 9/1990 Nurse at Shepherd of the Valley
Bro. Martin Kleitz, SC prior to 1990 – 10/1992 Diocesan Supt. of Education
Bro. Francis Kjeldgaard, SC 1990 – PRESENT Holy Cross Food Center
Bro. Raymond Phillips, SC 1/1990 – 11/1993 Holy Cross Food Center, Parish Administrator

Notable accomplishments by lay leaders and parishioners. (Give dates.)
Mike (& Jane) Sullivan – Wyoming State Governor 1988 - 1996
Mike & Jane Sullivan – Ambassador to Ireland 12/1998 – PRESENT
Don Stewart – Ordained Permanent Deacon 3/1996
Don Stewart - Knights of Columbus State Deputy 7/1996 – 6/1998
M. Joseph Burke – Parish Trustee – 50 Years
Verna Heisey – Sacristan – 40 Years
Judee Basko – Sacristan – 38 Years
Tony Haskey – Trustee of the Diocese of Cheyenne
Laura Burback – Diocesan Pastoral Council prior to 1990 – 1993
Bill Coughlin – Diocesan Pastoral Council 1993 – 1999
Wyoma Gronenberg – Diocesan Pastoral Council 1999 - PRESENT
Ed McCarthy – DPC prior to 1990 – 1992; Exec. Secretary DPC 1992 – 1994
Cy Wallace – Diocesan Education Board 1990 – 1995; Diocesan Finance Council 1995 - 1996
Mary Kozola –Longest termed Principal at St. Anthony’s School, 1983 - PRESENT;
First School President, 1999; 1st Chair of Wyoming Catholic Principals Association, 5/90.

Notable accomplishments by the clergy and religious. (Give dates.)
Msgr. James O’Neill – Coordinator of Diocesan Synod 1990 – 1993; Vicar General of Diocese of Cheyenne 1990 – 1998; Celebrated 40th Jubilee in 5/1994; Chair of the Centennial Committee 1998; Retired 3/1998.
Deacon Don Stewart – See #2
Sr. Mary St. Luke – Diocesan Supt. of Schools 11/1992 – 7/1993; in Casper for 24 years (1968-1977 and 1982-1997).
Sr. Reparata –Taught at St. Anthony’s School and Office 1956 – 1996. Celebrated 60th Jubilee in 9/1994.
Rev. Michael Carr – President of Presbyteral Council 1998 to PRESENT; St. Joseph Children’s Home Board prior to 1990 to PRESENT.

Construction - new or remodeling. (Give dates.)
Heating System 1992 – 1993
New Kneelers/Pews angled/ Platform for Music Ministry/Church Carpet/ Walls and Stations
Painted 1993 – 1994
Sound System Upgraded 1994 – 1995
Eves & Gutters 1995 – 1996
Ramps & Steps Rebuilt 1997 – 1998
Chapel Renovation 1999
Carpet & Tile – O’Reilly Hall 2000

Land acquisitions. (Give dates.)
Purchased: 605 South David - November 1995
615 South David - June 1999
Pursel Property (10.321 acres) on Alcova Hwy - Sold June 1999
133 & 137 West 6th Street - January 2000
Bequests: Virginia Lange Estate acquired 8/1992; Sold 11/1998
Charles O’Malley Estate – 309 W. 8th Street acquired 3/1998; Sold 2/1999

Lay Trustees and term of service for each.
M. Joseph Burke and Don J. Swanton 1990 - 1992
M. Joseph Burke and Mary A. Price 1992 - 2000

Pastor’s overview of the decade.
This decade focused, above all, on the spiritual renewal of all our parishioners. There was a great realization that parishioners needed to be ministered to from cradle to grave. Our religious education program had the vision that religious education was not to be confined to school age years, grade school through high school. Programs were put in place for adult religious education. Our RCIA Program was broadened to include those who had not received the sacraments of initiation at the usual age. An excellent educational staff was put in place. Each minister was dedicated and conscientious and gave much of themselves in reaching out to people.

The Youth Ministry at St. Anthony’s made great progress during the decade. The Life Teen Mass was initiated – which became very popular, not only for the teenagers and young people of St. Anthony’s, but for the entire Casper community.

Liturgy was seen for the important ministry that it is. A greater effort was made in the training of lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and liturgy planners. Workshops were held regularly with nationally known speakers. These greatly helped in the education and formation of our parishioners. St. Anthony’s church was painted and renovated. The pews were refurbished, creating a more fitting setting for liturgical celebrations.

Concern for the poor and the homeless continued to be reflected by the food service at the Holy Cross Center and Seton House. The generosity of St. Anthony parishioners continued to be very commendable.

The celebration of the Centennial of St. Anthony Parish was a great opportunity for all of us to look back with gratitude to all those who have lived and worked before us and who have shared their faith with us. It was an opportunity, too, to strengthen the ties that bind us as One Body, with Jesus Christ as our Head. This has been a decade for which we are all grateful. (Reflections of Msgr. James O’Neill-pastor of St. Anthony’s parish from 1983 – 1998)

Significant parish events and programs. (Give dates.)
Synod 1990 - 1993
Annual Ministry Days 1993 – 2000. Guest Musician-Liturgists: John Foley 10/1994;
Bob Hurd 9/1995; Bob Dufford 9/1996; Nick Wagner 9/1997
World Youth Day, Denver, CO 8/1993
Transitional Deaconate Ordination (Chrism Mass) Peter Johnson and Rory Schiffbauer 3/1991; Drew Duncan 3/1993; Ray Rodriguez 3/1994; Bruce Clapham and James Schumacher 3/1995; Karl Millis 3/1999.
Msgr. James O’Neill – 40th Jubilee 5/23/1994
Sr. Reparata Hartnagle – 60th Jubilee 9/1994
Sr. St. Luke Belus – Golden Jubilee 2/4/1996
Sr. St. Luke Belus – Farewell and Celebration of 70 years BVM Service to St. Anthony’s School – 8/1997
Msgr. James O’Neill – Retirement Celebration 3/1998
100 Years of Catholicism in Natrona County – Centennial Celebration 8/1998
Block Party (Picnic) – First Ecumenical Picnic (to include St. Anthony’s, First Presbyterian & St. Mark’s Episcopal Churches) 7/1999

Back to INDEX		St. Anthony of Padua Casper 1990-2000 Sr. Mary Senglaub, OSF, Director of Music & Liturgy Virginia Trotter, Parish Administrator May 2000 Names of clergy and religious serving during the decade and dates of service. Msgr. James O’Neill 1983 – 3/1998 Rev. Roger Schmit prior to1990 – 7/1990 Rev. Carl Gallinger 1/1990 – 7/1991 Rev. Ray Moss 7/1991 – 8/1993 Rev. Charlie Hardy 8/1993 – 8/1994 Rev. Ray Rodriguez 1/1995 – 6/1996 Rev. Michael Ehiemere 4/1996 – 8/1998 Rev. Cliff Jacobson 8/1996 – 7/1999 Rev. Karl Millis 7/1999 – 10/1999 Rev. Michael Carr 5/1998 – PRESENT Rev. George Reynolds 8/1994 – 4/1996 Adult Rel. Ed & Newman Ctr. Sr. Janice Hasselo, OP prior to 1990 – 8/1991 Pastoral Associate 12/1995 – PRESENT Counseling Sr. Reparata Hartnagle, BVM prior to 1990 – 9/1996 Music at St. Anthony’s School Office at St. Anthony’s School Sr. Mary St. Luke Belus, BVM prior to 1990 – 8/1997 Teacher at St. Anthony’s School Diocesan AV Director Sr. Genevieve Cavanaugh, SL prior to 1990 – 6/1996 St. Anthony’s Manor Director Sr. Judith Brown, SL prior to 1990 – 6/1996 St. Anthony’s Manor Director Sr. Mary Senglaub, OSF 8/1993 – 6/2000 Music & Liturgy Director Bro. Richard Hurley 1/1990 – 9/1990 Nurse at Shepherd of the Valley Bro. Martin Kleitz, SC prior to 1990 – 10/1992 Diocesan Supt. of Education Bro. Francis Kjeldgaard, SC 1990 – PRESENT Holy Cross Food Center Bro. Raymond Phillips, SC 1/1990 – 11/1993 Holy Cross Food Center, Parish Administrator Notable accomplishments by lay leaders and parishioners. (Give dates.) Mike (& Jane) Sullivan – Wyoming State Governor 1988 - 1996 Mike & Jane Sullivan – Ambassador to Ireland 12/1998 – PRESENT Don Stewart – Ordained Permanent Deacon 3/1996 Don Stewart - Knights of Columbus State Deputy 7/1996 – 6/1998 M. Joseph Burke – Parish Trustee – 50 Years Verna Heisey – Sacristan – 40 Years Judee Basko – Sacristan – 38 Years Tony Haskey – Trustee of the Diocese of Cheyenne Laura Burback – Diocesan Pastoral Council prior to 1990 – 1993 Bill Coughlin – Diocesan Pastoral Council 1993 – 1999 Wyoma Gronenberg – Diocesan Pastoral Council 1999 - PRESENT Ed McCarthy – DPC prior to 1990 – 1992; Exec. Secretary DPC 1992 – 1994 Cy Wallace – Diocesan Education Board 1990 – 1995; Diocesan Finance Council 1995 - 1996 Mary Kozola –Longest termed Principal at St. Anthony’s School, 1983 - PRESENT; First School President, 1999; 1st Chair of Wyoming Catholic Principals Association, 5/90. Notable accomplishments by the clergy and religious. (Give dates.) Msgr. James O’Neill – Coordinator of Diocesan Synod 1990 – 1993; Vicar General of Diocese of Cheyenne 1990 – 1998; Celebrated 40th Jubilee in 5/1994; Chair of the Centennial Committee 1998; Retired 3/1998. Deacon Don Stewart – See #2 Sr. Mary St. Luke – Diocesan Supt. of Schools 11/1992 – 7/1993; in Casper for 24 years (1968-1977 and 1982-1997). Sr. Reparata –Taught at St. Anthony’s School and Office 1956 – 1996. Celebrated 60th Jubilee in 9/1994. Rev. Michael Carr – President of Presbyteral Council 1998 to PRESENT; St. Joseph Children’s Home Board prior to 1990 to PRESENT. Construction - new or remodeling. (Give dates.) Heating System 1992 – 1993 New Kneelers/Pews angled/ Platform for Music Ministry/Church Carpet/ Walls and Stations Painted 1993 – 1994 Sound System Upgraded 1994 – 1995 Eves & Gutters 1995 – 1996 Ramps & Steps Rebuilt 1997 – 1998 Chapel Renovation 1999 Carpet & Tile – O’Reilly Hall 2000 Land acquisitions. (Give dates.) Purchased: 605 South David - November 1995 615 South David - June 1999 Pursel Property (10.321 acres) on Alcova Hwy - Sold June 1999 133 & 137 West 6th Street - January 2000 Bequests: Virginia Lange Estate acquired 8/1992; Sold 11/1998 Charles O’Malley Estate – 309 W. 8th Street acquired 3/1998; Sold 2/1999 Lay Trustees and term of service for each. M. Joseph Burke and Don J. Swanton 1990 - 1992 M. Joseph Burke and Mary A. Price 1992 - 2000 Pastor’s overview of the decade. This decade focused, above all, on the spiritual renewal of all our parishioners. There was a great realization that parishioners needed to be ministered to from cradle to grave. Our religious education program had the vision that religious education was not to be confined to school age years, grade school through high school. Programs were put in place for adult religious education. Our RCIA Program was broadened to include those who had not received the sacraments of initiation at the usual age. An excellent educational staff was put in place. Each minister was dedicated and conscientious and gave much of themselves in reaching out to people. The Youth Ministry at St. Anthony’s made great progress during the decade. The Life Teen Mass was initiated – which became very popular, not only for the teenagers and young people of St. Anthony’s, but for the entire Casper community. Liturgy was seen for the important ministry that it is. A greater effort was made in the training of lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and liturgy planners. Workshops were held regularly with nationally known speakers. These greatly helped in the education and formation of our parishioners. St. Anthony’s church was painted and renovated. The pews were refurbished, creating a more fitting setting for liturgical celebrations. Concern for the poor and the homeless continued to be reflected by the food service at the Holy Cross Center and Seton House. The generosity of St. Anthony parishioners continued to be very commendable. The celebration of the Centennial of St. Anthony Parish was a great opportunity for all of us to look back with gratitude to all those who have lived and worked before us and who have shared their faith with us. It was an opportunity, too, to strengthen the ties that bind us as One Body, with Jesus Christ as our Head. This has been a decade for which we are all grateful. (Reflections of Msgr. James O’Neill-pastor of St. Anthony’s parish from 1983 – 1998) Significant parish events and programs. (Give dates.) Synod 1990 - 1993 Annual Ministry Days 1993 – 2000. Guest Musician-Liturgists: John Foley 10/1994; Bob Hurd 9/1995; Bob Dufford 9/1996; Nick Wagner 9/1997 World Youth Day, Denver, CO 8/1993 Transitional Deaconate Ordination (Chrism Mass) Peter Johnson and Rory Schiffbauer 3/1991; Drew Duncan 3/1993; Ray Rodriguez 3/1994; Bruce Clapham and James Schumacher 3/1995; Karl Millis 3/1999. Msgr. James O’Neill – 40th Jubilee 5/23/1994 Sr. Reparata Hartnagle – 60th Jubilee 9/1994 Sr. St. Luke Belus – Golden Jubilee 2/4/1996 Sr. St. Luke Belus – Farewell and Celebration of 70 years BVM Service to St. Anthony’s School – 8/1997 Msgr. James O’Neill – Retirement Celebration 3/1998 100 Years of Catholicism in Natrona County – Centennial Celebration 8/1998 Block Party (Picnic) – First Ecumenical Picnic (to include St. Anthony’s, First Presbyterian & St. Mark’s Episcopal Churches) 7/1999 Back to Top