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Published on Apr-12-2011 08:04 AM
April 12, 2011
Dear Brother Priests, Pastoral Coordinators, Archdiocesan Staff and School Leadership,
This e-mail is being sent to you at 3:00 a.m. to announce the wonderful news that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed our own Bishop Joseph Tyson Bishop of Yakima. The announcement is being made at this time in Rome. Bishop Tyson’s installation will take place on Tuesday, May 31, at Holy Family Parish in Yakima, and more details will be forthcoming.
Below you will find a message from Bishop Tyson, which I am pleased to forward to you. However, I would like to add a brief word of my own.
The Holy Father’s appointment is a great honor for the Archdiocese of Seattle, as once again he has recognized the talents and dedication of one of our own. As you know, Bishop Tyson is an extraordinary servant of the Church and gives his all, no matter the ministry, project or assignment. I have enjoyed immensely working with him in the past 4+ months, and, of course, it was not hard to see his talents and love for God’s people. He has done an excellent job as our Superintendent of Schools as well, and no doubt he will be missed by the Schools staff, principals, and all educational leaders of the Archdiocese. Personally, I will miss his insight, counsel and support, but I am delighted that he will remain in our province and that we will all have the continued pleasure of working with him.
Congratulations, Bishop Joseph Tyson, Bishop-elect of Yakima! Ad multos annos.
Sincerely in Christ,
Most Rev. J. Peter Sartain
Archbishop of Seattle
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