Speaking Engagements
If you are interested in having me speak at your upcoming event, please contact me to check availability.
Contact me at: deaconvernon@gmail.com.
I am currently booking through December of 2018.
I frequently serve as a retreat leader and workshop presenter. I specialize in presentations which focus on living our faith with zeal and enthusiasm. This is accomplished through a high-energy style of presentation with substantive content, a mix of humor, and plenty of opportunity for reflection and prayer. My teaching is faithful to the Magisterium of the Church.
I have had the pleasure and privilege of preaching at Eucharistic Liturgies in the following parishes:
St. Francis by the Sea--Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
St. John the Baptist--Buffalo, WY
St. Anthony--Casper, WY
St. Patrick--Casper, WY
Our Lady of Fatima--Casper, WY
Cathedral of St. Mary--Cheyenne, WY
Mary Queen of Heaven Mission--Chugwater, WY
St. James--Douglas, WY
St. Mary Magdalen--Evanston, WY
St. Helen--Fort Bridger, WY
Our Lady of Lourdes--Glendo, WY
Immaculate Conception--Green River, WY
Sacred Heart--Greybull, WY
St. Matthew--Hulett, WY
Our Lady of the Mountains--Jackson, WY
Corpus Christi--Newcastle, WY
St. Joseph--Rawlins, WY
St. Margaret--Riverton, WY
Holy Spirit Catholic Community--Rock Springs, WY
Holy Name Catholic Community--Sheridan, WY
St. Paul--Sundance, WY
Holy Family Catholic Church--Thayne, WY
St. Francis--Thermopolis, WY
St. Anthony--Upton, WY
St. Patrick--Wheatland, WY
St. Mary Magdalen--Worland, WY
St. Ferdinand Parish--Florissant, MO
Ste. Genevieve Parish--Ste. Genevieve, MO
Immaculate Conception Parish--Old Monroe, MO
Assumption Parish--O'Fallon, MO
Abbey of St. Walburga--Virginia Dale, Colorado
St. Benedict Parish--Florence, CO
Christ the King Parish--Pueblo, CO
Holy Family Parish--Pueblo, CO
St. Columba Parish--Durango, CO
I have conducted Days of Retreat for numerous groups:
Diocese of Cheyenne Young Adult Retreat 2018 in Casper, WY
Wyoming Catholic Men's Retreat in Centennial, WY
Western Wyoming Catholic Men's Retreat @ Holy Family in Thayne, Wyoming
Catholic Men's Retreat of Northern Colorado in Virginia Dale, Colorado
Catholic Women's Retreat of Northern Colorado in Virginia Dale, Colorado
Wyoming Catholic Women's Retreat in Virginia Dale, Colorado
Women's Retreat at St. Joseph's Parish in Cheyenne, WY
Council of Catholic Women in Lander, WY
Bishop's Guild--Cheyenne, WY
St. Anthony's Parish--Casper, WY
Volunteer Ministers @ Immaculate Conception Parish--Green River, WY
Our Lady of the Mountains Parish Retreat--Jackson, WY
Our Lady of Peace Parish--Pinedale, WY
RCIA Candidates from three parishes annually since 2011--Cheyenne, WY
Diocese of Cheyenne Chancery Staff Retreat--Virginia Dale, Colorado
Cathedral of St. Mary Parish Staff--Cheyenne, WY
Holy Trinity Parish Staff--Cheyenne, WY
St. Paul's Newman Center Parish Staff--Laramie, WY
St. Patrick Parish (Casper) Staff Retreat--Rapid City, South Dakota
St. Laurence O'Toole Catholic School Faculty Retreat--Laramie, WY
Holy Spirit Catholic School Faculty Retreat--Rock Springs, WY
Holy Name Parish Catechists' Retreat--Sheridan, WY
Parish Council Retreat @ Holy Family Parish--F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne, WY
Parish Council Retreat @ St. Patrick--Wheatland, WY
Parish Council Retreat & Workshop @ St. Rose of Lima--Torrington, WY
Parish Council Retreat & Workshop @ St. Michael--Canon City, Colorado
Serra Club Retreat--Pueblo, Colorado
Catholic School Principals' Retreat--Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri
Precious Blood Sisters Lenten Retreat--O'Fallon, Missouri
Small Faith Communities Leadership Teams--Assumption Parish--O'Fallon, Missouri
Deacon & Spouse Retreat for the Diocese of Cheyenne Diaconate Community--Riverton, WY
Deacon & Spouse Retreat for the Diocese of Springfield--Cape Girardeau Diaconate Community (Missouri)
I have conducted catechetical workshops in numerous parishes and schools:
St. Joseph--Cheyenne, WY
St. Patrick--Wheatland, WY
Our Lady of Peace--Pinedale, WY
St. Paul Mission--Sundance, WY
Our Lady of the Mountains--Jackson, WY
St. Mary Magdalen--Evanston, WY
St. Joseph--Rawlins, WY
Holy Name --Sheridan, WY
Cathedral of St. Mary--Cheyenne, WY
Our Lady of Fatima--Casper, WY
St. John the Baptist--Buffalo, WY
St. Rose of Lima--Torrington, WY
St. Anthony--Cody, WY
Sacrament of Confirmation Candidates, Parents, & Sponsors St. Patrick Parish--Casper, WY
Assumption Catholic School Faculty--O'Fallon, Missouri
Ste. Genevieve Catholic School Faculty--Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
St. Anthony Tri-Parish School Faculty--Casper, WY
Holy Name Catholic School Faculty--Sheridan, WY
John Paul II Catholic School Faculty--Gillette, WY
St. Margaret Catholic School Faculty and Parents--Riverton, WY
St. Mary's Catholic School Faculty and Staff--Cheyenne, WY
St. Laurence O'Toole Catholic School Faculty and School Commission--Laramie, WY
I have also enjoyed presenting parish missions.
This typically includes preaching at the weekend Masses followed by three nightly presentations.
Cathedral of St. Mary--Cheyenne, Wyoming
St. Margaret--Riverton, Wyoming
St. Matthew's--Gillette, Wyoming
St. Francis--Thermopolis, Wyoming
St. James--Douglas, Wyoming
Immaculate Conception--Green River, Wyoming
Our Lady of Fatima--Casper, Wyoming
Holy Spirit Catholic Community--Rock Springs, Wyoming
St. Patrick--Wheatland, WY
Corpus Christi--Newcastle, WY
Ste. Genevieve--Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Assumption--O'Fallon, Missouri
Immaculate Conception--Old Monroe, Missouri
St. Benedict--Florence, Colorado
I have spoken at a variety of pro-life events.
Laramie County Right to Life Banquet--Cheyenne, Wyoming
Goshen County Right to Life--Torrington, Wyoming
Pro-Life Conference--Casper, Wyoming
Catholics United for Life--Cody, Wyoming
Pro-Life March at the Wyoming State Capitol--Cheyenne, Wyoming
40 Days for Life--Fort Collins, Colorado
40 Days for Life--Casper, Wyoming
Special Events
Wyoming Council of Catholic Women State Convention Speaker--Cheyenne, Wyoming
Standing Together for Marriage Convention Workshop Speaker--Casper, Wyoming
Northern Colorado Men's Forum--Fort Collins, Colorado
Theological Virtue of Hope (Presentation and Book Signing) @ Immaculate Conception--Old Monroe, MO
Theological Virtue of Hope (Presentation and Book Signing) @ Cathedral of St. Mary--Cheyenne, WY
"Ride for the Brand" Youth Retreat--Casper, Wyoming
Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet--Cheyenne, Wyoming
Theology on Tap--Cheyenne, Wyoming
All Souls Day Remembrance Service--Cheyenne, Wyoming
66th Annual Rocky Mountain Chapter Chorister's Guild Festival Worship Service--Cheyenne, Wyoming
(Presider and Homilist)