CORRECTION: A decree of suspension was issued by the Diocese of Cheyenne on Nov. 19, stating the relegation of Saints Cyril and Methodius to profane but not sordid use will be revoked until Feb. 15, 2026. An opportunity to be provided to the petitioners to meet with the bishop and discuss the matter in January. SCM will still hold scared status but no Masses at SCM are scheduled after Nov. 22.
ROCK SPRINGS — Saints Cyril and Methodius Church will hold a Saturday Mass on Nov. 22, marking the 100th anniversary of the church.
The Diocese of Cheyenne issued a decree on Oct. 19, that SCM will no longer be used for religious services, with future Masses moved to Our Lady of Sorrows.
After the Diocese of Cheyenne received a petition from Greg and Mary Hamilton requesting the decision to relegate the church to profane but not sordid use to be revoked, the Bishop of Cheyenne agreed to meet the petitioners in Jan. 2026, and suspended the decree until Feb. 15, 2026.
Cami Hansen, an office assistant at the parish, explained that the church will be repurposed for “profane but not sordid” use, meaning it will no longer serve as a place of worship. Instead, the building could be used for secular activities, such as a museum, community center, or school.
The Mass will start at 11 a.m., and include English and Spanish Masses, as well as a Cyrillic translation of the program.
Afterward, a luncheon will be held at the SCM Parish Center, where former priests of Saints Cyril will join the celebration and engage with the community. Attendees are encouraged to take photos and share memories.
