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Lent: A Season Of Conversion

Ash Wednesday Homily, 2023 Once again, another Lenten Season begins with the invitation to return to the Lord. (Joel 2:12-18).  The Greek word for conversion is metanoia which places this invitation to return to the Lord in stark relief. Metanoia means to turn completely around. This is the kind of conversion we seek. We Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 1 monthFebruary 22, 2023 ago

St. Kateri Tekakwitha 1656-1680: Patroness of Environment and Ecology

The village of St. Kateri in upper New York when she was a child of only 4 years of age, was attacked by a smallpox epidemic. She lost her parents and younger brother and was severely scarred and nearly left blind.  Baptized into Catholic faith at age of 18 or Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 1 year ago

Fruits Of Penance: See, Judge, Act With Heart of God

Dear Friends, I pray your Lenten journey ‘back to God’ has begun well. Let us pray for one another that this may be a fruitful Lenten exercise for all of God’s people. Today’s readings make clear that our practices of penance are meant to lead us to true conversion. In Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 years ago

Lent: Classes From The School Of The Cross

 In her Dialogue, God speaks to St. Catherine: “In so knowing me the soul catches fire with unspeakable love, which in turn brings continual pain.”  These words appear in the opening section of St. Catherine of Siena’s The Dialogue.  They seem a good starting point for our Lenten journey.  In Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 10 years 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.

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This beautiful statue of Our Lady of Seattle is located in our Cathedral of St. James

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