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Reflecting the Good News of Christ

Chrism Mass Homily – Consecrated To Christ & His Mission

You can read the homily below, or listen to the homily in the video which starts at the 37:50 mark.    The Chrism Mass is always a gathering of the local Church family, with all the priests and representatives of the faithful from every parish to receive the oils that Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 12 hoursMarch 30, 2023 ago

Pope Francis: Ten Years Fulfilling The Law In Love

On March 13, we will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as our Holy Father. Over the years, he has challenged us on many levels. He has an incredible sense of “freedom” which flows from his deep faith in God, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 weeks ago

Lent: A Season Of Conversion

Ash Wednesday Homily, 2023 Once again, another Lenten Season begins with the invitation to return to the Lord. (Joel 2:12-18).  The Greek word for conversion is metanoia which places this invitation to return to the Lord in stark relief. Metanoia means to turn completely around. This is the kind of conversion we seek. We Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 1 monthFebruary 22, 2023 ago

Christ In The Storm

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…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 monthsJanuary 28, 2023 ago

Archdiocese of Seattle Launches Partners In The Gospel: A Pastoral – Strategic Planning Initiative

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…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 months ago

In Memory Of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: 1927 – 2022

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…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 months ago

Seafarer Ministry In Seattle, An Ecumenical Outreach To Crews Of Transport And Cruise Ships

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…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 monthsDecember 21, 2022 ago

Helpful Reflection For Final Days of Advent

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…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 monthsDecember 20, 2022 ago

God’s Mystery And Power; Greater Than Our Requests And Imagination

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…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 monthsDecember 18, 2022 ago

Advent: Jesus Enters Our Time, Space, Person

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…

By Archbishop Etienne, 4 monthsNovember 28, 2022 ago

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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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