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Anointed To Share In The Life Of God

Last night the Archdiocese of Seattle gathered at St. James Cathedral to celebrate the Chrism Mass. What a beautiful celebration of faith and mission! You can read my homily below, or watch the video which is also included. Check back later for more photos (I hope!) Blessings upon each of Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 10 months ago

Blessed Feast Of The Holy Family!

On this wintry morning from Seattle, I wish all of you a blessed feast of the Holy Family!  First I wish to draw your attention to a letter to couples released today by our Holy Father, Pope Francis. It is a beautiful reflection on the life of faith, love, marriage Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 1 yearDecember 26, 2021 ago

Relationship With Jesus As The Christ Reveals Our Deepest Self

On this 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time we hear St. Peter’s confession of faith regarding the true identity of Jesus. “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16: 16) This account of St. Matthew reveals the age old truth that the more we know God, the Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 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, 3 years ago

Good Shepherd Sunday: Called By The Lord To Abundance Of Life

My friends, Jesus is the Good Shepherd who brings abundance of Life. He laid down his life for us, that we might have life. He continues to call others to share in a unique and specific way to serve him by consecrating their lives as priests and religious. This witness Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 years ago

John The Baptist, Elizabeth & Zechariah Allowed God’s Plan To Interrupt Their Own

On this Nativity of John The Baptist, we look to a critical moment in the history of salvation.  On this solemnity, our minds are drawn as much to the holy couples of Elizabeth and Zechariah & Joseph and Mary as they are to John the Baptist. This is a seminal Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 5 years ago

There Is Power In The Name Of Jesus

When I came to Alaska, I had no idea they experienced so many earthquakes.  There are numerous tremors daily. Many Alaskans have apps on their phones just to track the size and number of these events. In the fourteen months I’ve lived here, I have felt at least three earthquakes. Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 5 yearsJanuary 3, 2018 ago

Young Adults Pray and Discuss Discernment

[laread_first_letter]L[/laread_first_letter]ast night, I met again with about 30 young adults for Adoration, discussion, and social time.  I am so encouraged by this group of young men and women who are giving priority to their faith.  Thanks to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish for hosting our gathering last night. As always, Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 5 years ago

USCCB June 2017 Meeting, Archbishop-Elect Charles Thompson

Monday of this Week, I arrived in Indianapolis for the June 2017 Meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.  I was pleased that a good percentage of our time together was spent discussing pastoral issues of concern to many of our people across the United States. Another highlight was Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 6 yearsJune 17, 2017 ago

The Greatest Gift Of All; Our Salvation

Yesterday, a nice group of people gathered at the Miles Land Ranch southwest of Casper for the second annual Rural Life Mass and celebration.  I’m very grateful to the three ranch families that sponsored this year’s gathering; Jim & Peggy Price, Randy & Vernita Marton, and Roy & Kathleen Jarrard.  They Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 6 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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