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Reflecting the Good News of Christ

Congratulations to Seattle’s New Priest: Fr. Joseph Tapia-Beeman

People filled St. James Cathedral for the Mass of Ordination today for Rev. Joseph Tapia-Beeman. The prayers and music made for a faith-filled and joyous celebration. The Livestream video and homily are below. More pictures to follow. You can learn more about Fr. Joseph in this article in the Northwest Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 weeksJune 7, 2025 ago

Archdiocese of Seattle Celebrates 175 Years!

On this feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary the Archdiocese of Seattle celebrates our 175th anniversary! May 31, 1850, Pope Pius IX created a new diocese of Nesqually in what was then called “Oregon Territory.” Today, exactly 175 years later, we come together in all our diversity to remember Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 weeksMay 31, 2025 ago

Bishops of Washington State File Lawsuit Challenging New Clergy Reporting Law

This morning the bishops of Washington State filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new law requiring bishops and priests (clergy) to violate the seal of confession. Governor Ferguson signed the bill into law on May 2nd and it is scheduled to take effect July 27 of this year. Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 4 weeksMay 29, 2025 ago

Clergy: Answerable to God or State

Towards the end of this year’s legislative session, the Washington State Legislature passed a bill (SB5375) making all clergy mandatory reporters of abuse, with no exemptions for the privileged communication between priest and penitent during the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This means that by Washington State Law, Catholic clergy are now Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 monthsMay 4, 2025 ago

Farewell to +Francis

Today the world lost a great leader, a strong moral voice, and the Church lost our Good Shepherd. As I reflect upon the gratitude in my heart for the life and ministry of Pope Francis, I wish to capture a few thoughts in the hours following news of his death.  Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 monthsApril 21, 2025 ago

Easter Greetings!

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 monthsApril 20, 2025 ago

Jesus Christ is Risen! Happy Easter!

Tonight’s Easter Vigil is an experience of sensory overload! And such is the interior life of the Living God! Such is the life of the Risen Christ and what he offers to all who come to faith in him. And yet, the life of God does not overwhelm us, but Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 monthsApril 20, 2025 ago

Good Friday: Forgiveness and Love – Stronger than Revenge and Hate

Jesus knew rejection and betrayal. From his birth there were those who recognized something divine and wonderful was happening, while one sought to take his life as if foreshadowing what his end would be. But before that could take place, God’s mission of love, sent into the world, had to Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 monthsApril 18, 2025 ago

Holy Week: A Light To The Nations

In addition to the Spring Passover full moon, the past few mornings there has been a brilliant star low on the Eastern horizon – which a bit of research indicates is probably the planet Venus. As I gaze upon this light in the pre dawn hours of this Holy Week, Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 monthsApril 16, 2025 ago

True Human Freedom & Holy Week

In the early days of Jesus’ ministry, the Jewish people were looking for a Messiah who would bring them a political freedom from the presence of Roman troops and government, something akin to Moses freeing the Israelites from the bondage of Egypt. And yet, God has so much more in Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 monthsApril 14, 2025 ago

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Archbishop Etienne's Welcome Mass in Seattle

Welcome to my blog, and thanks for visiting! I became the Archbishop of Seattle on September 3, 2019 after serving as Coadjutor Archbishop of Seattle from June 7, 2019. Prior to that, I served 2 and a half years as Archbishop of Anchorage, 7 years as the Bishop of Cheyenne and many more as a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianpolis.

Preaching is a priority for my episcopal ministry, and this blog is my humble effort to engage the New Evangelization and to serve you, God’s holy, faithful people! Enjoy your visit, and together, may we grow in truth and love.

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This beautiful statue of Our Lady of Seattle is located in our Cathedral of St. James

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