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 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 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 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 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, 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 Read more…
When I was introduced as the new Coadjutor Archbishop of Seattle, one of the Auxiliary Bishops gave me a book to read titled The Boys In The Boat, by Daniel James Brown. The book is about the young men who Read more…
Well, friends, it has been quite a day! Before calling it a day, I wish to share with you the homily from today’s Mass of Reception at St. James Cathedral. I am now duly installed as the Coadjutor Archbishop of Read more…
It is Friday afternoon, May 31, and I have left the chancery of the Archdiocese of Anchorage for the last time as the Archbishop of Anchorage. In the morning, I board a plane for Seattle. Please allow me one final Read more…
After spending a few hours of fraternity with the priests of the Archdiocese of Anchorage, a church full of people gathered at the Co-Cathedral for a Mass of Thanksgiving. Below is the homily. I hope tomorrow to add some video Read more…