People often ask: “How is it going in the Archdiocese of Seattle?” To which, I’m always more than happy to share some very positive news. Often, people respond with a bit of surprise to hear of our trends that seem to counter some national impressions. Five areas of growth come Read more…
This past Wednesday, August 10, our Holy Father, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Vice and Virtue. This week he taught on the virtue of Fortitude. Think of what is needed to live our Christian faith well. Fortitude is a virtue that requires one to have a strong will in Read more…
I love nature and have great respect for the environment. Wednesday morning I visited Woodland Park Zoo! On this sunny day in Seattle, the animals were soaking it in as much as I was. This was my first visit to the zoo, which is a 92-acre jewel in the Read more…
During the past two years or more planning began to address the many changes at work in the Archdiocese of Seattle. We call this planning Partners in the Gospel. In February, we announced the new parish families which will take effect on July 1 of this year. This past weekend, Read more…
I am writing this post from the Indianapolis International Airport while waiting for a return flight to Seattle. Several months ago when I booked flights home for a post-Easter break, I could not understand why the flights were so full and the cost was more than usual. Last weekend, it Read more…
Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is truly Risen! Enjoy the Easter Homily from the Vigil last night. The video is at the bottom with homily beginning around the 1:47:00 mark. I hope to post some pictures later today. This indeed is a holy night! The holiest of the year! Jesus Read more…
Holy Thursday Mass, 2024 Our Gospel begins tonight stating that Jesus knew his time had come to be handed over. And then we hear these beautiful words: “He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end”. The Opening Prayer for Mass tonight also helps us Read more…
As Holy Week begins, we read this year the Passion narrative from the Gospel of Mark. The narrative begins with an anonymous woman anointing the head of Jesus with expensive ointment. This is such an important moment it is mentioned in all four Gospels. (Mark 14, Luke 7, John 12, Read more…
Tonight the People of God gathered in the Cathedral of St. James in Seattle to celebrate the Chrism Mass. We had a great gathering of priests along with a full representation of the People of God. Below are both the homily in print, and the video from the Mass. The Read more…