Bishop Peter sits for an interview with the Idaho Catholic Register The following story appeared in the December 16 Idaho Catholic Register. Bishop Peter Christensen gets ready to cut into a cake honoring his upcoming 70th birthday and commemorating, as well, his eight years as Bishop of the Diocese of Boise. At right is Christian Welp, diocesan director of special projects. (ICR photo/Vero Gutiérrez) By Gene Fadness Editor Bishop Peter Christensen will celebrate his 70th bir

The following story appeared in the December 16 Idaho Catholic Register. How quick the time passes, and how good the passage of time has been here in Idaho. It was late in 2014 that I arrived in Boise. And, it was one week before Christmas that I was installed as the 8th Bishop of Idaho. Friends living in Minnesota and Wisconsin would often ask how it was living out West, and people out West would often ask if I like being here. Some people write Christmas newsletters. Instea