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Speeches and Homilies
Inauguration of Eduardo Peñalver September 24, 2021
Last Homily June 6, 2021
Ascension Ascension Sunday May 16, 2021
State of the University 2021 March 11, 2021
Living Water 3rd Sunday of Lent March 7, 2021
Covid-19 Service of Remembrance March 2, 2021
Feast of the Holy Family - Nazareth December 27, 2020
Law School Commencement December 2020 December 19, 2020
Settling Accounts 33rd Sunday November 15, 2020
Law School Commencement "Law Structures Society" November 8, 2020
President’s Fall Community Forum: Jesuit Education is Made for These Unprecedented Times (Video) Septemeber 24, 2020
Repay God What Belongs to God 29th Sunday October 18, 2020
Celebration of Spirit 2020 Reflection September 17, 2020
President’s Welcome 2020 - PDF September 3, 2020
President’s Community Forum (Video) May 22, 2020
The People's Bibile Word of God Sunday January 26, 2020
Advent Hope 2nd Sunday in Advent December 8, 2019
Homecoming 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 10, 2019
Rita Daubenspeck October 31, 2019
Civility - Fulfilling the Idea of America The Diet October 8, 2019
Academic Day Convocation 2019 September 23, 2019
President's Welcome 2019 September 20, 2019
The Narrow Gate 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time August 25, 2019
Joy in the Risen Christ 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2019
Civility: Reclaiming the Idea of America Rotary #4 Address July 10, 2019
Undergraduate Commencement 2019 June 16, 2019
Undergraduate Commencement 2019 June 16, 2019
Baccalaureate Mass 2019 - The Mystery of God June 15, 2019
ROTC Commissioning 2019 June 15, 2019
Seattle King County Realtors 1st Citizen Award Banquet May 23, 2019
5th Sunday of Easter - To Share in the Joy of the Risen Lord May 19, 2019
Law School Commencement 2019 May 18, 2019
Law School Baccalaureate 2019 May 17, 2019
Peace and Justice Day 2019 - Holy Names Academy Holy Names Academy March 20, 2019
Funeral Mass for Judy Harding March 9, 2019
Andre Yandl Memorial l March 2, 2019
Jesus Comes Home to Nazareth 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time January 27, 2019
Law School Commencement December 2018 December 14, 2018
God's Work in Us - 1st Sunday of Advent 1st Sunday of Advent December 4, 2018
Parent Commandment 31st Sunday November 4, 2018
ASN 34th Triennial Conference - The Future of ASN October 12, 2018
New Student Academic Convocation 2018 September 25, 2018
President's Welcome Convocation 2018 September 21, 2018
Installation of Provost September 21, 2018
State of the University 2018 September 12, 2018
Summoned and Sent 15th Sunday July 15, 2018
Graduate Commencement 2018 Commencement Weekend 2018 June 17, 2018
Undergraduate Commencement 2018 Commencement Weekend 2018 June 17, 2018
ROTC Commissioning 2018 Commencement Weekend 2018 June 16, 2018
"Jesuit" Begins with "Jesus" AJCU Leadership Seminar June 5 2018
James Hughes Funeral Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J.February 23, 2018
Commitments for White America Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J President of Seattle UniversityJanuary 15, 2018
The Compassion of God Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityOctober 29, 2017
Provost's Convocation 2017 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversitySeptember 27, 2017
State of the University 2017 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversitySeptember 19, 2017
A Jesuit University President's Personal Lessons on Leadership Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityRotary #4 Club, September 6, 2017
Rich Soil for God Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle University15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 16, 2017
Graduate Commencement 2017 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle University June 11, 2017
Undergraduate Commencement 2017 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle University June 11, 2017
When History Comes Home Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle University Baccalaureate Mass, June 10, 2017
The Widow and the Tax Collector Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityLaw School Baccalaureate Mass, May 12, 2017
The Face of Jesus Looking on Us from Our History Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityGrand Reunion Weekend, May 7, 2017
Alumni Awards on Our 125th Year Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityMay 5, 2017
The Face of Jesus Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityHoly Thursday, April 13, 2017
Opening Prayer for the House of Representatives Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityWA State House of Representatives, March 29, 2017
Building a House for God Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle University4th Sunday of Lent, Chapel of St. Ignatius 20th Anniversary, March 26, 2017
Isiaah Crawford Inauguration speech Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityUniversity of Puget Sound, March 24, 2017
Don’t Believe Everything You Think Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle University6th Sunday, February 12, 2017
The Stump of Jesse Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityAlumni Advent Mass, December 4, 2016
Where Were You When Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityChrist the King, November 20, 2016
125 Years: Unless the Lord Build the House Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityMass of the Holy Spirit, September 29, 2016
Provost's Convocation 2016 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversitySeptember 28, 2016
Unrolling the Scroll Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityRed Mass, September 28, 2016
An Intellectual Itinerary Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityNew Student Academic Convocation, September 19, 2016
Faculty Staff Convocation 2016 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversitySeptember 16, 2016
Seattle University at 125 Years : Harvesting Hope from Our History Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle University2016 State of the University , September 15, 2016
The Alabaster Jar Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityBaccalaureate Mass 2016 , June 12, 2016
Graduate Commencement 2016 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityJune 12, 2016
Undergraduate Commencement 2016 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityJune 12, 2016
Commencement Brunch 2016 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityJune 11, 2016
Commissioning 2016 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityJune 11, 2016
Mercy Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityLaw School Baccalaureate, May 16, 2016
Dave Irwin: Our Friend, Friend of God, and Friend of Students Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityApril 27, 2016
The Journey to Joy Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityFifth Sunday of Easter, April 24, 2016
Looking Back from the Cross to the Supper Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityMarch 24, 2016
Baptism of Our Lord Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityJanuary 10, 2016
The Immaculate Conception and Seattle University Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityDecember 8, 2015
The Blood of Martyrs, Seed of Christians Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle University33rd Sunday of Year, November 15, 2015
The Conversion to Care for Our Common Home Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityWashington Women’s Foundation, November 4, 2015
Seeing Persons with Justice and Mercy Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityRed Mass, September 30, 2015
Welcome to a Community with a Common Purpose Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityPresident's Welcome 2015, September 18, 2015
President’s State of the University Address 2015: A Vision of Our Future Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityState of the University Address, September 16, 2015
Orientation Prayer at Welcome 2015 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityWelcome, July 13, 2015
Little Stories of God's Mercy Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle University16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 19, 2015
Memorial Mass: William J. Sullivan, S.J. Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityJune 26, 2015
Graduate Commencement 2015 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityGraduate Commencement, June 14, 2015
Undergraduate Commencement 2015 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityUndergraduate Commencement, June 14, 2015
We stand on Sacred Ground Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityBaccalaureate Mass, June 13, 2015
Commissioning 2015 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityJune 13, 2015
The Grace of His Disappearance Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityAscension, May 17, 2015
Pope Francis Speaks to the Law Commencement Class of 2015 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityMay 16, 2015
Easter in Us: "Real Change" Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle University5th Sunday of Easter, May 3, 2015
Whom Shall We Invite to the Table? Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityHoly Thursday, April 2, 2015
An Ecological Lent Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityFirst Sunday of Lent, February 22, 2015
"Tell ‘em about the dream, Martin!" Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityMartin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 16, 2015
"The Good Samaritan" for Lawyers… and Priests Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityRed Mass, October 14, 2014
President’s Welcome to the New Year Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversitySeptember 19, 2014
Welcome NACUBO to Seattle Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityJuly 20, 2014
The Last Lesson Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityBaccalaureate Mass, The Most Holy Trinity, June 14, 2014
Sacred Places Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityLaw Baccalaureate, May 16, 2014
United Way on Homelessness Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityUnited Way Annual Breakfast, May 15, 2014
Mothers' Day: Jesus is Risen Today Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityFourth Sunday of Easter, May 11, 2014
Living Lent with Pope Francis Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityFirst Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2014
The Fifth Act: Hope Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle University2nd Sunday of Advent, December 8, 2013
The Dark, Bold, Strong Dogma of the Kingdom Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityNovember 24, 2013
The Depths: What a Seattle U. Education Can Do to Your minds Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversitySeptember 23, 2013
President’s Welcome 2013-14 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversitySeptember 20, 2013
An Insider’s Conversation with the President of Seattle University Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversitySeptember 5, 2013
Graduate Commencement 2013 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityBaccalaureate Mass, June 15, 2013
Undergraduate Commencement 2013 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle University June 16, 2013
Commissioning 2013 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle University June 15, 2013
A Future Full of Hope Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityBaccalaureate Mass, June 15, 2013
The Birthday of the Church Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityPentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013
Let Everyday Be Today Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityBaccalaureate Mass, May 17, 2013
Global Education: The Hope for a New Generation Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityGlobal Educators Conference, April 19, 2013
Traumas into Triumphs Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityMarch 28, 2013
A Well in Wales Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityJanuary 13, 2013
Presidents Report to the University Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityOctober 29, 2012
Walk Humbly with Authority Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityRed Mass, October 29, 2012
Sue Schmitt Memorial Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityOctober 8, 2012
The Perspective of a 15-Year President Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityAugust 23, 2012
My Grace is Sufficient for You Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle University14th Sunday, July 8, 2012
Graduate Commencement 2012 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityGraduate Commencement, June 10, 2012
Undergraduate Commencement 2012 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityUndergraduate Commencement, June 10, 2012
Great Hopes for the Past Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityBaccalaureate Mass, June 9, 2012
We Ate and Drank with Him after He Rose from the Dead Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityThird Sunday of Easter, April 22, 2012
The One Who Takes Away Our Shame Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityFebruary 14, 2012
Joy: the Companion of Our Capacities Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityThird Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2011
State of the University 2011 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle University32nd Sunday, November 6, 2011
State of the University 2011 Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityState of the University, October 17th, 2011
For Whom Will You Get Your College Education Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversitySeptember 19th, 2011
Dawn In our Depths Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversitySeptember 2nd, 2011
Living With Gratitude Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityUndergraduate Commencement, June 12, 2011
Mapping the World’s Challenges Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityGraduate Commencement, June 12, 2011
The Gospel According to the Graduates of Seattle University Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityBaccalaureate Mass, June 11, 2011
Commitment to Comradeship Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityROTC Commissioning, June 11, 2011
The Holiest Place Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityHoly Thursday, April 21, 2011
How Far Does Our Faith Go? Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityFourth Sunday of Advent, April 3, 2011
Putting Faces on World Problems Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityRotary Club Meeting, March 9, 2011
Even Should a Mother Forget Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityFebruary 27, 2011
Seeds of Hope Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle University3rd Sunday of Advent, December 12, 2010
Jesus Christ - The Full Story Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityNovember 21, 2010
Library Dedication Speech Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityLemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons Dedication, September 30, 2010
Reimagine Your Life Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityAcademic Convocation, September 20, 2010
The New Era of a Great University Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityConvocation, September 15, 2010
Graduating With Grace Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityBaccalaureate Mass, June 12, 2010
Where Do His Feet Point? Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityAscension Day, May 17, 2010
The Lord's Supper: Saying It All Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityHoly Thursday, April 1, 2010
Spinning the Threads of the Kingdom Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityRed Mass, October 7, 2009
The Era of Our Educational Commons Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityUniversity Convocation, September 16, 2009
Graduating into the Village of One Hundred Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityUndergraduate Commencement, June 14, 2009
Turning the True into the Real Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityBaccalaureate Mass, June 13, 2009
Mirrors of the Mission Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityAll-Staff Convocation, May 22, 2009
Washed by the Lent of Life Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityMass of the Lord's Supper, April 9, 2009
Two White Walls of Worship Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle University5th Sunday of Lent, March 29, 2009
May the Blessed Hope of Christmas Be With You Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityDecember 15, 2008
Solstice Rejoicing in the Light of Christ Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityAdvent Mass, December 14, 2008
The Year the World Came to Seattle University Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityMission Day, November 19, 2008
The Agenda of Jesus Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityMass, October 19, 2008
What Does a Global Education Demand? Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle University New Students Academic Day,President's Convocation, September 22, 2008
The World Comes to Seattle University Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityUniversity Convocation, September 17, 2008
Guglielmo Olivotto Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityMemorial Mass, July 24, 2008 Audio (18MB mp3, 52:17)
The Person Behind the Mission Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityBaccalaureate Mass, June 14, 2008 St. James Cathedral
The Catholic Character of Seattle University's Academic Mission Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityProvost Convocation, April 11, 2008
Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J.: The Man Who Was There Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityMass for 100th Anniversary of birth of Pedro Arrupe, November 18, 2007 Audio excerpt 1 (2MB mp3, 2:37) Audio excerpt 2 (812KB mp3, 1:09) Audio excerpt 3 (880KB mp3, 1:15) Full Audio (14MB mp3, 19:59)
The Home of Faith Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityInterfaith Symposium on Homelessness, November 17, 2007
Welcome and a parable Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityWelcome Week for the Class of 2011, September 22, 2007 Audio (16MB mp3, 45:19)
The Next Five Years: Playing for Real Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg S.J. President of Seattle UniversityUniversity Convocation, September 19, 2007
KUOW Radio: Talking Religion at Work Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityAugust 30, 2007 KUOW Radio
Senior Synthesis: Understanding Seeking Faith Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityBaccalaureate Mass, June 9, 2007 St. James Cathedral
Diversity & Religion: We Can Talk Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President of Seattle UniversityMay 23, 2007 Seattle Rotary
Mass of The Holy Spirit Dr. Tim Leary, senior vice President of Seattle UniversityHomily, September 28, 2006 Immaculate Conception Church
Empowering Readers for a Just and Humane World Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityNew Student Academic Convocation, September 18, 2006
If you could have whatever you wanted, how would Seattle U. be different in ten years? Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityUniversity Convocation, September 13, 2006
Undergraduate Commencement Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityJune 11, 2006
Graduate Commencement Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityJune 11, 2006
ROTC Commissioning Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityJune 11, 2006
There is Need of Only One Thing Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityBaccalaureate Mass, June 10, 2006
Art Is Useless Except To Make Us Whole Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityMission Day, April 27, 2006
What Habitat Teaches Us About Our Humanity Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityHabitat for Humanity Breakfast, March 28, 2006 Washington State Convention and Trade Center
At the Mid-point in Our Decade for Distinction Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityUniversity Convocation, September 14, 2005
The Will-Do Generation Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityAcademic Achievement Luncheon, June 1, 2005 Seattle Rotary #4
As You Go, Take Nothing Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityBaccalaureate Mass, June 11, 2005
Benedict XVI: I Accept Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityHomily, April 24, 2005
The Cross at the Center of Seattle Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President of Seattle UniversityTre Ore, March 29, 2002 St. James Cathedral