We welcome the appointment of Father Frank Schuster, current pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Federal Way, as the new auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Seattle. Congratulations, Bishop-Elect Schuster! I am particularly grateful to Archbishop Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States who facilitated this request for Read more…
Brothers and sisters in Christ, as we enter another Lenten season on Ash Wednesday, March 2, it is helpful to place it in the broader context of the reality of Christ. Through the will of God and the work of the Holy Spirit, Jesus was born into the world through Read more…
Ash Wednesday Homily, 2022St. James Cathedral “We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” (2 Cor 5: 20) At the beginning of this penitential season of Lent the Church begins her journey ‘for the ascent to the holy mountain of Easter.’ (Ceremonial of Bishops, Lent) As with Read more…
As we continue to pray for peace in the Ukraine, I find it helpful to use Scripture – because this unimaginable reality is beyond words. Scripture roots us in our belief that all things are possible with God, and that in trying moments such as this, it is the power Read more…
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 2022St. James CathedralHonoring Healthcare Workers Saturday evening during Mass at St. James Cathedral we honored all our healthcare workers. This morning I was at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Bremerton to celebrate the Eucharist and the sacrament of Confirmation. On both occasions, Read more…
On this 7th Day of the Octave of Christmas, we read the beginning of John’s Gospel, which contains the great proclamation of the Incarnation: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” I have truly enjoyed celebrating the Octave Masses each morning at our cathedral. I invite you to Read more…
On this wintry morning from Seattle, I wish all of you a blessed feast of the Holy Family! First I wish to draw your attention to a letter to couples released today by our Holy Father, Pope Francis. It is a beautiful reflection on the life of faith, love, marriage Read more…
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;” (Isaiah 9:1) Surely, many are experiencing a darkness in our times once again, and yet, this Great Light of Jesus persists. Indeed St. John tells us that Jesus is the Light that shines in the darkness, and the darkness Read more…
I pray your Advent journey is going well, and is filled with the grace you need to ‘Prepare the Way of the Lord’ in your life. The Archdiocese will have some exciting news to share in a few weeks, and I can assure you God is keeping the promise to Read more…
Do you ever wonder why at times the Evangelists are so specific about Place, Time and Persons in their accounts of certain events? For example, in today’s Gospel, Luke gets very specific numerous times: In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor Read more…