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We Are Almost There...
Hello Everyone! I’m very pleased to report that we are getting very close to reopening our parishes. Thanks to a lot of hard work by our...
Fr. Bryan
Jun 5, 20204 min read


To Our High School Seniors
Dear High School Class of 2020, As your pastor, I wanted to take a moment to write to you to offer my sincere condolences that the...
Fr. Bryan
May 5, 20202 min read


Online Bible Study Opportunity
On Sunday, April 26th, we heard the famous story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus and their encounter with the Jesus. Their...
Fr. Bryan
Apr 26, 20203 min read


Resources for Kids!
To all our parishioners with young children, I wanted to take a moment today to thank you for being a part of our parish and for teaching...
Fr. Bryan
Apr 6, 20203 min read


New Principal for St. Rose School!
Dear Parishioners, I am excited to announce that we have hired Mrs. Kristin Silva to serve as our school principal. Mrs. Silva grew up in...
Fr. Bryan
Apr 2, 20203 min read


Plan de Oración Parroquial
Como personas de fe, es esencial que nos unamos en oración por el fin del brote de COVID-19, así como por todos los afectados por el...
Padre Bryan
Mar 26, 20206 min read


Parish Prayer Plan
As people of faith, it is essential that we unite in prayer to pray for an end to the COVID-19 outbreak as well as all those impacted by...
Fr. Bryan
Mar 25, 20206 min read


All Masses at St. Rose Cancelled
To all of our wonderful parishioners, By now you have likely heard the news that our Archbishop has directed us to suspend all public...
Fr. Bryan
Mar 12, 20203 min read


Join Fr. Bryan in Italy
A couple years ago, I started to consider taking parishioners on a pilgrimage. I wasn’t sure where I felt called to go, and so I...
Fr. Bryan
Nov 20, 20182 min read


Rend Your Hearts: Our Response to Sexual Abuse
This was originally published in our parish Bulletin on September 9th 2018. It has been slightly edited and expanded from the original...
Fr. Bryan
Sep 13, 20183 min read


On the Recent Abuse Within the Catholic Church
I’m not writing because I have anything profound to say about sexual abuse in the Church. My own thoughts haven’t settled yet. I want...
Fr. Bryan
Aug 17, 20182 min read


The Need for Conversion
The Church is in need of conversion right now. I mean every Catholic needs to go through a process of changing their mind and heart. ...
Fr. Bryan
Feb 4, 20183 min read


"No" Really Means "I Love You"
When I look back at my childhood and teenage years, the times I feel that I was the most loved were the times my parents told me, “No.” ...
Fr. Bryan
Jan 9, 20183 min read


#MeToo: A Catholic Reflection on Sexual Harassment
Like many of you, I have been troubled by the tidal wave of accusations of sexual harassment and assault coming out of Hollywood and...
Fr. Bryan
Nov 28, 20173 min read


A Catholic View of Protestantism
Recently, I wrote an open letter to protestants of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum County, which you can view here. This is a follow up that goes...
Fr. Bryan
Oct 3, 20173 min read


Open Letter to Protestants in Cowlitz County
Dear Protestants of Cowlitz County and Wahkiakum County, As the Pastor of most of the Catholics in our counties, I wanted to write to you...
Fr. Bryan
Sep 16, 20173 min read


The Catholic Church and Science Part 3: Evolution
This is part 3 of a series about the relationship between religious faith and science, according to the history and Tradition of the...
Fr. Bryan
Jun 13, 20173 min read


The Catholic Church and Science: Part 2
In Part 1 of this series we demolished the popular narrative that the Catholic Church has held scientific progress back. Using the...
Fr. Bryan
May 23, 20174 min read


The Catholic Church and Science: Part 1
One of the most common reasons people dismiss religion today is because it is understood to be opposed to science. Along with this is...
Fr. Bryan
May 19, 20174 min read


St. Rose is Hiring!
For the last several years, Claudia Alvarez has served our parishes as a staff member. She is our parish secretary and directs our...
Fr. Bryan
Mar 17, 20172 min read
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