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…
This past weekend, Mt. Angel Seminary in Oregon held their 132nd Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises. That’s correct – 132 graduating classes! Many thanks to the Benedictine community of Mt. Angel Abbey for these many years of forming men for the priesthood, and so many others for service to the Church! Read more…
Here is the video and homily from tonight’s Prayer Service for Survivors of Abuse and healing from trauma. April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and it is fitting to gather this evening to pray that all children will have a happy and healthy youth where they will come to Read more…
As a people created by God to be one human family, we are called to conversion on many levels; spiritual, human, even ecological. (That may be a new word for many!) As readers of this blog know, I have a long-standing love for nature, a great appreciation for finding Read more…