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Synod 2024: Be Doers Of The Word

As this rainy day in Rome comes to a close, I want to share a bit of my heart with all of you. While the delegates spent Monday and Tuesday in prayer and reflection, the official opening of the Synod began with Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Tuesday, and Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 8 monthsOctober 3, 2024 ago

Two New Priests For Service Of God’s People

By Archbishop Etienne, 12 months ago

Chrism Mass Homily – Consecrated To Christ & His Mission

You can read the homily below, or listen to the homily in the video which starts at the 37:50 mark.    The Chrism Mass is always a gathering of the local Church family, with all the priests and representatives of the faithful from every parish to receive the oils that Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 yearsMarch 30, 2023 ago

Church: Drawing Near To The People Of God

In his Letter to the Philippians, St. Paul says: “I hold you in my heart, you who are all partners with me in grace”. This expresses well my own sentiments as a bishop and pastor, and the ongoing mission of the Church to be in close contact with our people. Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 yearsOctober 2, 2022 ago

Strategic Planning Update For Archdiocese of Seattle

  Hopefully you are aware that the Archdiocese of Seattle is engaged in a strategic planning process. I’m happy to share the following information to help keep you informed of our progress. Please continue to keep this effort in your prayers that we may be sensitive to the promptings and Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 5 yearsOctober 28, 2020 ago

Chrism Mass: Instruction For Mission

After a drawn out postponement, we finally celebrated the Chrism Mass in the Archdiocese of Seattle today. Already in Ordinary Time, we needed to consecrate the Holy Oils as pastors are now delegated to celebrate Confirmations and Reception of new Catholics into the Church. You can find a link to Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 5 yearsJune 11, 2020 ago

The Nature of the Church as the People of God

Recently, I have been rereading some documents from the Second Vatican Council. These documents speak just as prophetically to our present situation today as they did over 50 years ago. As part of our strategic planning and because of some of the challenges we face today, I wanted to take Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 6 yearsApril 1, 2019 ago

Chrism Mass: The Priority of Christ; Christ’s Priorities

Chrism Mass Homily Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral March 21, 2018 There are fundamental realities of the church that we celebrate tonight; The priority of Christ in his Church, and the life of Christ at work in the Church through the bishop, priests, and all those who are members of the Church Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 7 years ago

Called To Reflect The Mercy Of God

On this 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we hear of the Providential Goodness of God.  He is like the landowner who planted a vineyard.  He chose a fertile hillside, prepared the soil, planted the choicest vines, put a hedge around it, hewed out a wine press, built a watchtower, and Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 8 yearsOctober 8, 2017 ago

Clergy Assignments Announced This Weekend

One of the most important efforts of a bishop is the assignment of priests to parishes.  Perhaps one of the things that creates the most amount of consternation among the People of God is the transition of priests from one parish to the next.  It is wonderful that people love Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 9 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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