January 20, 2009
by John Stark
The day after his ordination as a Roman Catholic priest, Father Tom McMichael stood in front of the altar at Assumption Church after Sunday Mass, while members of the congregation raised both hands in a gesture of welcome and blessing. The welcoming of a new priest is a special moment for any church, but this moment may have been more special than most: At McMichael's side was Karin McMichael, his wife of 23 years. McMichael, 48, is the first married priest in the Archdiocese of Seattle, which includes all of Western Washington...
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