This week, I took a concrete step to create a new Archdiocesan position to ensure that the fundamental mission of the Church is at the heart of everything that we do. I am happy to announce that Mr. Tim Hunt has accepted the role as the first Executive Director of Read more…
Over the weekend I made it to two more parishes for Mass and visits. Saturday evening, I visited the oldest standing parish church in Western Washington (so I’m told); Immaculate Conception in Seattle, which is within walking distance from the chancery and St. James Cathedral. UPDATE: challenge already issued regarding oldest Read more…
This weekend provided the opportunity to visit two more parishes, and celebrate the 25th anniversary of one. It also provided my first ferry ride on the way back to Seattle! We had a nice celebration during the 6:30 Saturday evening Mass at St. Gabriel, including three Baptisms! Today’s 25th anniversary Read more…
Yesterday’s Gospel of the sinful woman who washed the feet of Jesus with her tears (Luke 7:36-50) touched me profoundly, and the grace of that WORD continues to feed me. Please allow me to share this grace with you along with my desire to offer you some spiritual food. Let us Read more…
In today’s Gospel, we hear Luke’s version of the Beatitudes. (Luke 6:20-26) However, the introduction to this passage caught me off guard as I prayed over it. “Raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said:” Generally when scriptures speak of Jesus ‘raising his eyes’ he is in prayer to the Read more…
Pope Francis gave a powerful homily today in Mauritius as he closed out his pastoral visit to Africa. This is the excerpt that caught my attention: When we hear the threatening prognosis that “our numbers are decreasing”, we should be concerned not so much with the decline of this or Read more…
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 What a difference the stroke of the clock makes, at about 3 o’clock this morning Seattle time. I want to thank Archbishop Sartain in this day that begins a new chapter in the life of this local church, and certainly within my own life, and I Read more…
Good morning, People of God! With today’s announcement from Pope Francis that he has accepted the resignation (retirement) of Archbishop Sartain, I succeed automatically as coadjutor to the office of Archbishop of Seattle. I wish to thank Archbishop Sartain for his many kindnesses to me in my three months of Read more…
Archbishop Sartain and myself have released the following statement and prayer in response to the recent mass-shootings in our nation: News of the tragic shootings in California, Mississippi, Texas and Ohio has once again struck our nation to its core, as loved ones of all ages are suddenly and senselessly Read more…
Many of you already know that the US Catholic bishops gathered in Baltimore this week for three days of meetings. Upper most in our prayer and hearts, as well as our agenda – taking concrete actions to hold bishops accountable for sexual misconduct and irresponsible governance. Before getting to those Read more…