This 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time found me installing the new pastor of St. Vincent de Paul parish in Federal Way. It was a joyous celebration and a very good representation of the parish were on hand. If you have never been to an installation ceremony, it is quite instructive. 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…
Priesthood Ordination HomilyJune 26, 2021Cathedral of St. James – SeattleJeremiah 1: 4 – 9; 2 Corinthians 4: 1-2, 5-7; John 15: 9-17 Rev. Kyle Poje, Rev. Michael Barbarossa, Rev. Val Park Church as a Loving Mother; Priests as Merciful Fathers Please allow me to begin by welcoming all of you Read more…
As a people created by God to be one human family, we are called to conversion on many levels; spiritual, human, even ecological. (That may be a new word for many!) As readers of this blog know, I have a long-standing love for nature, a great appreciation for finding Read more…
During this Year of St. Joseph, Pope Francis is encouraging us to renew our devotion to this great saint. As a prayerful preparation for his Feast, March 19, I invite you to join in praying a novena to St. Joseph from March 10-18. Each day has a special intention which Read more…
As so many others, I prayed fervently for the safety of Pope Francis during his recent visit to Iraq, as well as for the health and safety of all who participated. Now that he is safely back in Rome, I pray in gratitude for his incredible witness of faith. I Read more…
Today’s Readings point us towards the Kingdom of God, giving us wisdom for advancing along towards that goal. The psalmist tells how we are created for God’s Kingdom, in that the human soul thirsts for the Lord our God. (Psalm 63) Wisdom, often sees as another name for the Holy Spirit, Read more…
To All My Brothers and Sisters, Our nation faces challenges and difficulties beyond what we ever imagined. This moment in history gives us an opportunity to ask who we are and what future we want. Regardless of the outcome of this election, tomorrow we have a choice to make. I Read more…
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…