Flannery O’Connor – Truth in Love

Lent: Season of Grace & Recreation

Ash Wednesday Homily – 2026 I recently came across a quote from Flannery O’Connor that seems especially fitting as we begin our Lenten journey this Ash Wednesday. She wrote: “All human nature vigorously resists grace, because grace changes us—and the change is painful.”As we begin Lent, I recognize the truth Read more

By Archbishop Etienne, 5 hoursFebruary 18, 2026 ago

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Welcome to my blog, and thanks for visiting! I became the Archbishop of Seattle on September 3, 2019 after serving as Coadjutor Archbishop of Seattle from June 7, 2019. Prior to that, I served 2 and a half years as Archbishop of Anchorage, 7 years as the Bishop of Cheyenne and many more as a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianpolis.

Preaching is a priority for my episcopal ministry, and this blog is my humble effort to engage the New Evangelization and to serve you, God’s holy, faithful people! Enjoy your visit, and together, may we grow in truth and love.