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St. Paul

Confession of Faith in Jesus Christ

  As I pray night prayer in Rome tonight, I look out my window upon the dome of St. Peter. As stunning an edifice as this is, it is mostly a monument to St. Peter’s confession of faith in Jesus Christ. After St. Peter’s martyrdom very near this location, he Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 9 monthsSeptember 27, 2024 ago

Our Citizenship Is In Heaven

Once again today, beautiful readings for Mass. St. Paul teaches that we who have been baptized in Christ share in the death of Christ. Our journey through this world is lived in Christ, as citizens in heaven, who long for the moment we share in the resurrection of Christ in Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 5 years ago

Words of my Mother echo through today’s readings: “Children, love one another!”

Today’s readings are summarized nicely in the words of St. Paul to the Ephesians: I urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to persevere in the unity of the Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 5 years ago

The Word of God Makes Us Competent As Disciples Of Jesus

St. Paul’s instruction to St. Timothy reminds us of the traits necessary in those who would follow Jesus. Timothy payed close attention to Paul who so faithfully served Christ and preached the Good News. Paul also teaches us the importance of purpose, patience, love, perseverance, as well as to expect Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 5 years ago

Knowing And Accomplishing The Work Of God

In this time between Ascension and Pentecost, we do well to pray to the Holy Spirit for a deep knowledge of the work God the Father has entrusted to us. Jesus speaks of the work the Father gave to him to accomplish. St. Paul spoke regularly of the ministry entrusted Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 5 years ago

Invocation of St. Paul Wraps Up Ad Limina 2020

The Bishops of Region XII concluded our 2020 Ad Limina visit just a few hours ago with Mass at St. Paul Outside the Walls, and a visit to the tomb of the Great Apostle to the Nations. I had the great privilege of presiding and preaching at our closing Mass. Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 5 yearsFebruary 7, 2020 ago

Saints Peter & Paul; The Foundation Of Our Faith

June 29, every year the Church celebrates the great Feast of Saints Peter & Paul.  As a sign of the significance of this feast, every year on this date, the Holy Father invites to Rome all the newly created Archbishops from the previous year to receive their pallium, which is Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 7 years ago

Dealing With Worldy Entities; Living By Spiritual Realities

For the past few days, during Mass we have been reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.  Yesterday’s passage touched me deeply, because it spoke directly to a challenge of our day.  Please take a moment to read this passage from St. Paul: The Spirit scrutinizes Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 9 years ago

Sts. Timothy & Titus Tell Us Of The Importance Of Holy Companions On Our Faith Journey

As mentioned in yesterday’s blog entry, today a good friend of mine celebrates his 20th anniversary as a bishop. Congratulations to Bishop Robert N. Lynch of St. Petersburg, Florida!  I’ve always felt that he could not have had a better day in the liturgical calendar for his ordination other than Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 9 years ago

For Me Life Is Christ; On The Conversion Of St. Paul

Always a favorite feast of mine, today has been a special celebration of the Conversion of St. Paul.  For more than any reason, from the very beginning of this day, I have been blessed with a sense of the nearness of Christ, and that grace has abided throughout the day.  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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