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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.
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Listening with the Ear of the HeartMESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCISFOR THE 56th WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS -
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Church Documents on CommunicationsClick on the links below to read
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Church Documents on CommunicationsClick on the links below to read
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office of communications team
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Executive Director of Communications
With more than 20 years as a public relations professional at the University of Wyoming, Diana Marie Waggener brings experience in intentional 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: Olivia Dyanne with husband Tony; Salvador Antone with wife Courtney; and Carmella Faith with husband Paul and granddaughters Isabella Luna and Arinana Faye. 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]
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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]
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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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