Mission & Evangelization
This week, I took a concrete step to create a new Archdiocesan position to ensure that the fundamental mission of the Church is at the heart of everything that we do. I am happy to announce that Mr. Tim Hunt Read more…
Visits to Immaculate Conception in Seattle & St. Michael in Snohomish
Over the weekend I made it to two more parishes for Mass and visits. Saturday evening, I visited the oldest standing parish church in Western Washington (so I’m told); Immaculate Conception in Seattle, which is within walking distance from the Read more…
Happy 25th Anniversary, Prince of Peace Mission in Belfair! Live the Faith!
This weekend provided the opportunity to visit two more parishes, and celebrate the 25th anniversary of one. It also provided my first ferry ride on the way back to Seattle! We had a nice celebration during the 6:30 Saturday evening Read more…
Encountering Christ: Contrition – Conversion – Becoming Truly Christian
Yesterday’s Gospel of the sinful woman who washed the feet of Jesus with her tears (Luke 7:36-50) touched me profoundly, and the grace of that WORD continues to feed me. Please allow me to share this grace with you along with Read more…
Jesus The Teacher – The School of Love
In today’s Gospel, we hear Luke’s version of the Beatitudes. (Luke 6:20-26) However, the introduction to this passage caught me off guard as I prayed over it. “Raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said:” Generally when scriptures speak of Read more…
Living a Productive Life But Still Not Content? Open Your Hearts To Christ
Pope Francis gave a powerful homily today in Mauritius as he closed out his pastoral visit to Africa. This is the excerpt that caught my attention: When we hear the threatening prognosis that “our numbers are decreasing”, we should be Read more…
First Homily As Archbishop of Seattle – St. James Cathedral
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 What a difference the stroke of the clock makes, at about 3 o’clock this morning Seattle time. I want to thank Archbishop Sartain in this day that begins a new chapter in the life of this Read more…
Good Morning, Seattle!
Good morning, People of God! With today’s announcement from Pope Francis that he has accepted the resignation (retirement) of Archbishop Sartain, I succeed automatically as coadjutor to the office of Archbishop of Seattle. I wish to thank Archbishop Sartain for Read more…
A Call To Cultivate A Culture Of Peace, Kindness and Goodness In Response To Ongoing Mass-Shootings
Archbishop Sartain and myself have released the following statement and prayer in response to the recent mass-shootings in our nation: News of the tragic shootings in California, Mississippi, Texas and Ohio has once again struck our nation to its core, Read more…
US Conference of Catholic Bishops – June Meeting Accomplishments
Many of you already know that the US Catholic bishops gathered in Baltimore this week for three days of meetings. Upper most in our prayer and hearts, as well as our agenda – taking concrete actions to hold bishops accountable Read more…