I was reminded of something this week I already knew. Then, it was reinforced again in today’s Gospel. On that day, as evening drew on, Jesus said to his disciples:“Let us cross to the other side.”Leaving the crowd, they took Jesus with them in the boat just as he was.And Read more…
On Wednesday this past week, approximately 1,000 pastoral leaders gathered in Tacoma for a day of prayer and instruction in preparation for the public launch this weekend of Partners in the Gospel – a Pastoral – Strategic Planning initiative to help us re-envision and restructure the Archdiocese of Seattle. It Read more…
As the Church mourns the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, I wish to encourage all of us to remember him in prayer that the Lord may receive his soul and grant him the reward of his generous and exceptional service to the Universal Church. He was the last Pope Read more…
One of the more unique ministries in the Archdiocese of Seattle is a joint ministry with the Episcopalian and Lutheran churches. Our Seafarer Ministry serves the men and women who serve as crew members on the vast amount of ship traffic that carries much of the day-to-day goods we consume. Read more…
Our communications team put together a series of videos to encourage a fruitful use of the Advent season. Using the theme of Christ as the Ultimate Gift, we want to encourage everyone to find time each day to quietly reflect upon the many ways we are blessed by God, mostly Read more…
Today has give me an opportunity to be with God’s people in several different parishes. Beginning at St. Therese for 8:30 Mass, I then celebrated 10:00 Mass at Immaculate Conception. From there, I had a tremendously unique experience to spend some time with our Ukrainian Greek Catholic family at Our Read more…
Today’s Gospel begins: “When Jesus entered Capernaum,” (Matthew 8:5-11) It is a very accessible detail for us. Advent helps us prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ, who entered the world as the Son of God. Perhaps a helpful way for us to enter Advent is to allow Jesus to Read more…
In this time of rapid change, Pope Francis wisely notes that we are living not in a time of change, but a change of epoch. I harken back to another saying, that the more things change, the more they stay the same. During the Second Vatican Council, the Church Fathers Read more…
Approximately fifty priests gathered at the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center today for the second of three opportunities for prayer and fraternity. I’m deeply grateful to Fr. Dave Mulholland and our Office of Vicar for Clergy staff who planned these days, and especially for his presentation to the priests. The Presbyteral Read more…
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