This entry is written enroute to Rome for the second session of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality. Preeminent on my mind are the good people of the Archdiocese of Seattle. I am so grateful to all our Archdiocesan team, priests, deacons, lay leaders and parishioners who are now well Read more…
As we celebrate the month of May which is dedicated to our Blessed Mother, I wish to draw our attention to one of her lesser known titles – Spouse of the Holy Spirit. We are in a Providential moment during this reorganization of the Archdiocese with Partners in the Gospel 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…
The North American Continent Delegation has begun our preparations for this October’s Synod on Synodality. All of us came together Monday for the purposes of meeting one another. Most of the US Delegation gathered at Mundelein Seminary outside of Chicago, and all delegates from Canada the other US delegates were Read more…
On March 13, we will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as our Holy Father. Over the years, he has challenged us on many levels. He has an incredible sense of “freedom” which flows from his deep faith in God, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and Read more…
Mass for the Opening of the Synodal Process from Archdiocese of Seattle on Vimeo. Thanks to all who participated in our Mass at St. James Cathedral last night for the Opening of the Synodal Process in the Archdiocese of Seattle! It was a true experience of the Holy Spirit’s presence Read more…
This past Sunday morning, Pope Francis initiated perhaps the most significant moment in the life of the Church since the Second Vatican Council in the 1960’s. He has called for the beginning of a two-year process of consulting all the baptized on the life of the Church. This initiative is Read more…
The Word of God for this weekend continues to ‘cleanse’ us for true worship – worship in Spirit and Truth. (John 4:23) Jesus cleanses the temple of money changers and the animals used for making sacrifice, is a good ‘symbol’ for what is taking place each Lent, as Jesus is Read more…
On this Solemn Feast of Pentecost, we recall the great gift of the Holy Spirit, and the Spirit’s ongoing role in the life of the Church. Today I remember especially all who have been unable to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this spring due to the coronavirus. May the Holy Read more…