BELLINGHAM – The social distancing and stay home orders brought by COVID-19 have been tough for a group of Catholic young adults, but they are finding strength by praying together online.
Al iniciar este tiempo como su arzobispo, estoy muy agradecido por la cálida acogida que he recibido. En verdad estoy disfrutando mis recorridos por la arquidiócesis, conociendo a tantas personas y familiarizándome con nuestras parroquias y comunidades. Por favor sean pacientes conmigo mientras aprendo nuestra historia y tengan la bondad de seguir orando por mí para que siempre pueda estar abierto a las mociones e inspiraciones del Espíritu Santo, mientras trabajamos juntos en discernir, definir y cumplir la misión que nos encomienda Cristo, el Buen Pastor.
As I begin my time with you as your archbishop, I am so grateful for the warm reception I have received. I am truly enjoying my travels around the archdiocese, meeting so many people and getting to know our parishes and communities. Please be patient with me as I learn our history, and please continue to pray for me that I may always be open to the promptings and inspirations of the Holy Spirit as together we seek to discern, define and fulfill the mission that is ours from the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
BELLEVUE – Each week at St. Louise de Marillac Parish, a group of young adults with diverse careers gather from around the Eastside to share their common faith and create community.
VATICAN CITY – To be part of a Christian community is to belong to a group of believers who shun selfishness and give witness to God’s love by loving and caring for one another, Pope Francis said.
Mike Calderon’s devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe calls him to serve the Hispanic community
Dinner together as a family was a given growing up. It was a part of our daily routine, a time when our parents would check in with us and we would see one another. As an adult, I appreciate this routine as having been a foundation to my desire for, and expectations and practice of, the great gift of Christian community.
Christine Schoeler warms souls with her soup ministry and joy-filled spirit