Today is a blessed day for the Archdiocese of Seattle, as we celebrate the ordination and gift of a new priest. Congratulations, Fr. Thomas V. Tran! Below you can find the video of the Mass, including the printed homily further below. Ordination of Thomas Tran from Archdiocese of Seattle on Read more…
St. Paul’s instruction to St. Timothy reminds us of the traits necessary in those who would follow Jesus. Timothy payed close attention to Paul who so faithfully served Christ and preached the Good News. Paul also teaches us the importance of purpose, patience, love, perseverance, as well as to expect Read more…
I am happy to share a new Pastoral Letter on the Eucharist that has been in the making for many months. My hope is that all of the people of the Archdiocese of Seattle will take ample time this coming Year of the Eucharist to renew our belief in and Read more…
Today’s readings seem quite substantial and instructive to cure what ails us as a society. (2 Peter 3 and the Gospel of Mark 12d:13-17) Jesus is the Word of God who come to earth and took on our human flesh. He revealed in his person the full potential of humanity Read more…
On this Solemn Feast of Pentecost, we recall the great gift of the Holy Spirit, and the Spirit’s ongoing role in the life of the Church. Today I remember especially all who have been unable to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this spring due to the coronavirus. May the Holy Read more…
Friends, as this month of May draws to a close, I’m happy to share with you a truly creative video. Our Office of Vicar for Clergy invited our bishops, priests and deacons to make a video praying the individual prayers of the rosary. Those individual recordings were then put together Read more…
Please see my statement on Racism below.
Please see today’s video message with important information about efforts to reopen parishes for public worship. Some parishes are ready this weekend, while others will need more time to safely prepare.
Today’s Gospel account involves the last appearance of the Risen Jesus to his disciples. We hear once again this stirring conversation between Jesus and Peter. “Do you love me?” “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” “Feed my sheep.” My friends, during the Easter season we appropriately give an Read more…
At a press conference today, Governor Inslee announced that the State of Washington is ready to allow public worship effective immediately, with proper precautions and protocols. More specific information will be released by the Archdiocese of Seattle and the Dioceses of Spokane and Yakima. For now, I simply wish to Read more…