Archbishop Etienne

"This ruling confirms what has always been true: In America, government officials have no business prying into the confessional." osvnews.com/court-blocks-w…

“My body is tired, my emotions are all over the place....But I have to say, my spirit is strong, I think, in part because there’s a kind of moral clarity in moments like this" -- Fr Brendan Busse @elizabethjdias @nytimes nytimes.com/2025/06/29/us/…

"Let us beg the Prince of Peace for an end to hostilities." - Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, President, USCCB

US Bishops stand with our immigrant neighbors, families and friends. usccb.org/news/2025/coun…

Congratulations to Rev. Joseph Tapia-Beeman, ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Seattle today! tinyurl.com/spzwsups

BREAKING NEWS: The Roman Catholic bishops of the state of Washington announced Thursday that they are suing the state over a new law that will force priests in Washington to choose between breaking the sacred seal of confession or facing jail time. nwcatholic.org/news/kate-mcen…

The situation in the Gaza Strip is increasingly worrying and painful. I renew my heartfelt appeal to allow the entry of dignified humanitarian aid and to bring an end to the hostilities, whose heart-rending price is borne by children, the elderly, and the sick.

Please read my statement about the Washington State Law mandating clergy to report abuse of minors with no exemption for the seal of confession. Clergy: reportable to God or to State? tinyurl.com/4whveavz

Before this day ends I wish to offer a few thoughts about the life and pontificate of Pope Francis. Rest in Peace, Holy Father Francis. archbishopetienne.com/farewell-to-fr…

Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! #Vimeo vimeo.com/1073386887

Christ is Risen! God does not overwhelm us, but comes to us humbly and gradually, in a manner we can receive. Happy Easter! archbishopetienne.com/jesus-christ-i…

Good Friday: Forgiveness and Love – Stronger than Revenge and Hate archbishopetienne.com/good-friday-fo…

Holy Week: A Light To The Nations: Be sure to journey with Jesus and the Church through the Triduum at your parish. archbishopetienne.com/holy-week-a-li…

True human freedom is ordered to love. Holy Week is our journey with the Lord whose love has no bounds. archbishopetienne.com/true-human-fre…

Holy Week: May We Heed His Lesson Of Patient Suffering archbishopetienne.com/holy-week-may-…

Seattle Chrism Mass: Through our consecration in Christ, clergy and laity work together to grow in Christ, to proclaim Christ, and to live more fully our life in Christ. tinyurl.com/bdct9py2

The Archdiocese of Seattle is celebrating its 175th anniversary! We have declared a Season of Service seeking to log 175,000 hours of service to commemorate this grand occasion. Find out more here tinyurl.com/yccpvers

Immigration enforcement and ICE raids must respect human dignity and the family. archbishopetienne.com/immigration-en…

Blessings to all as we enter this Lenten journey. May this 'campaign of Christian service' be a source of grace renewing us in love of God and our care and compassion for all our brothers and sisters. tinyurl.com/4xtds3xu

Jubilee Year is an opportunity to renew one's faith in Christ and His Church. It is a time for reconciliation and conversion to live in the presence of Christ. This is a time of grace and hope which does not disappoint! tinyurl.com/y7ze7mnm