As our Year of the Eucharist comes to a close, it is a perfect transition to our Pastoral Planning. May this Solemnity of the Holy Body and Blood of Christ and the grace of this Year of the Eucharist grant us the grace to proclaim Christ to the world, worthily Read more…
Happy Pentecost to one and all! “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.!” On this Pentecost Sunday, the Archdiocese of Seattle enters into a crucial phase of pastoral planning. We invite all individuals, families, parishes, schools and ministries to Read more…
In recent weeks it has been possible to once again begin visiting parishes, priests, schools, etc. While I had to cancel once school visit recently, I was able to visit O’Dea Catholic High School in Seattle as well as make a visit to Holy Names Academy, also in Seattle. It Read more…
As we prepare to celebrate The Ascension of the Lord, we hear again his great commission: “Go into the world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16) I wish to share with you a reflection from one of our Permanent Deacons about an encounter he had while serving Read more…
I’m pleased to share with you the next video in our series of conversations with young adults about Eucharistic belief and practice. You can find more videos on our Archdiocese of Seattle website here. More are on the way! I’m pleased to hear from our pastors that most of our Read more…
On Pentecost, the Archdiocese of Seattle will launch a Pastoral Planning Process. We are inviting everyone to a prayerful rediscovery of the Great Commission of Jesus, (Matthew 28:19-20) and to renew our own relationship with Christ. In anticipation of this launch, I invite you to join us in praying a Read more…
As I look out on my garden, I see my veggies begin to grow as they reach for the sun. The wide variety of green, purple and yellow leaves demonstrate the beauty of nature and the gifts that God has given us to tend. Together individual varieties of lettuces, kale, Read more…
SEATTLE – Archbishop Paul D. Etienne has announced the latest pastoral appointments in the Archdiocese of Seattle, effective July 1, 2021 (additional appointments will be forthcoming). Special Assignment: Father Justin M. Ryan has been appointed the archdiocese’s director of vocations. Father Bryan E. Dolejsi, who held that post for 10 Read more…
On May 1st, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, parishioners dedicated a new Faith Formation Center at Vietnamese Martyrs Parish in Tukwila. Such a moment, on a Feast of St. Joseph gave rise to the application of faith in three important areas of life: home, workplace, hometown. Read more…
Today’s Readings provide us encouraging words from the person of Jesus: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Living in this time of global pandemic presents many challenges, which cause emotional stress, anxiety, fear and doubts of all kinds, even in the realm of faith. During such times of trial, Read more…