I have had the privilege to work with Bishop Paul Etienne for nearly seven years in the Diocese of Cheyenne. I began my ministry here on November 2, 2009 as the Director of Pastoral Ministries. Bishop Etienne was installed as the bishop just six weeks later on December 9, 2009. It was released today that he is now the Archbishop-Elect of Anchorage, Alaska.
I have given some thought to this since the news broke and my initial reactions are these:
I am grateful for these past seven years.
I am happy for Archbishop-Elect Etienne to have this new opportunity.
I am grateful for the Etienne family and I want to acknowledge the sacrifice this entails for them.
The distance from Indiana to Wyoming was significant enough for the close-knit Etienne family. The distance from Indiana to Alaska is huge. My prayers go with Archbishop-Elect Paul Etienne, but the entire Etienne family is in my prayers as well. I realize the sacrifice that each of you will make with this increased distance between you. Please know that the Church is blessed by your commitment and generosity.
I have given some thought to this since the news broke and my initial reactions are these:
I am grateful for these past seven years.
I am happy for Archbishop-Elect Etienne to have this new opportunity.
I am grateful for the Etienne family and I want to acknowledge the sacrifice this entails for them.
The distance from Indiana to Wyoming was significant enough for the close-knit Etienne family. The distance from Indiana to Alaska is huge. My prayers go with Archbishop-Elect Paul Etienne, but the entire Etienne family is in my prayers as well. I realize the sacrifice that each of you will make with this increased distance between you. Please know that the Church is blessed by your commitment and generosity.
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