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  • Office of Communications
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    • What This Office Does. . .

      The Office of Communications oversees the Office of Catholic Social Teaching  and Legislative Liaison, as well as IT Services. The Office of Communications builds and maintains relationships with local and national media, both secular and Catholic, and develops content for the Diocese of Cheyenne social media platforms, the Diocese of Cheyenne website, and print publications, including the Wyoming Catholic Register.

      The executive director of communications coordinates internal and external communications and public relations for the Diocese of Cheyenne, on behalf of the Bishop. The executive director manages and oversees diocesan communication strategies and activities with both the general public and Catholics and does so consistent with diocesan policies, goals, and guidelines. In addition, the executive director creates communication and has oversight of diocesan appeals and serves as managing editor and graphic designer of the Wyoming Catholic Register.

      The legislative liaison, within the Office of Catholic Social Teaching, builds relationships with people of good will, among Catholic clergy and laity, Wyoming legislators, other religious and secular leaders, and Wyoming media sources. The legislative liaison also identifies pending legislation that could impact human dignity and the common good. Through various media, the legislative liaison educates Catholics and the general public on the diocese’s positions and how they are derived from the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

      IT Services manages IT systems for the Chancery Office and contributes to diocesan online communications in multiple ways. 

  • Speaking with the heart“The truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15)
    Speaking with the heart
    “The truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15)
    MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
    FOR THE 57th WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
      • Read Pope Francis' Message
    • Church Documents on Communications
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      • INTER MIRIFICA, DECEMBER 4, 1963
      • "COMMUNIO ET PROGRESSIO," MAY 23, 1971
      • "AETATIS NOVAE," FEBRUARY 22, 1992
    • Church Documents on Communications
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      • ETHICS IN COMMUNICATIONS, JUNE 4, 2000
      • THE CHURCH AND INTERNET, FEBRUARY 22, 2002
      • ETHICS IN INTERNET, FEBRUARY 22, 2002
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      • Best Practices When Communicating on Behalf of the Church on Social Media
      • Guidelines for Working with the Media
      • Permission and Release Form for Images, Video, or Audio
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    • Diana Marie Waggener
    • Executive Director of Communications

      Diana Marie Waggener brings experience in intentional communications, interpersonal communications, writing, editing, and graphic design.

      A Wyoming native, Diana earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism with emphases in English and French (UW 1997) and a master’s degree (with thesis) in communication and mass media (UW 2008).

      Diana taught public speaking and interpersonal communication for seven years at Laramie County Community College—Albany County Campus, and she has taught public relations in the UW Department of Communication and Journalism.

      Diana is the mother of three adult children and Nonna to two granddaughters. Diana and her husband, John—also a Wyoming native—enjoy traveling, hiking, working out, and being together.

      Diana Marie may be reached at: [email protected]

    • Deacon Mike Leman
    • Legislative Liaison and Catholic Social Teaching

      As Legislative Liaison, Deacon Mike Leman serves as a point of contact between the leadership and faithful of the Diocese of Cheyenne and representatives of the local, state, and federal governments, giving voice to the Catholic perspective on issues of public policy and encouraging political engagement that reaches beyond party affiliation or partisanship, with an emphasis on mutual recognition of common moral principles.

      A native of Wyoming and U.S. Army veteran, Deacon Mike worked as a firefighter in Fort Collins, Colorado, for 13 years before he began working at the Diocese of Cheyenne. He has been serving in his diaconal vocation at Holy Trinity in Cheyenne since 2012.

      Deacon Mike and his wife Jennifer were married in 2000, and they have two daughters, Sophie and Lily.

      Deacon Mike may be reached at: [email protected]

    • Neill O'Donnell
    • IT Services

      Cheyenne native Neill O’Donnell has served the Catholic Church since 2013 when he was hired by the Cathedral of St. Mary. He eventually migrated to his current position as director of IT, overseeing IT operations for the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Mary’s School.

      In February 2020, Neill brought his experience and talent to the Chancery Office where he manages IT services and operations.

      Neill is married to his high school sweetheart Annie, and they are raising three children, two older boys and a girl.

      Neill spends most of his free time with his children and family, including coaching soccer and Lego League teams or watching the children’s sporting events.

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Diocese of Cheyenne Chancery Office
2121 Capitol Ave.
P.O. Box 1468
Cheyenne, WY 82003-1468

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1 (866) 790-0014
(307) 638-1530

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm
Summer Fridays 8am-12pm
Winter Fridays 8am-3pm

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