Summary
Seattle and Boston Archbishops Richard G. Henning and Paul D. Etienne respectively, made a $500 donation to Catholic charities focusing on immigrant care as their annual friendly wager for the 2026 Super Bowl in Seattle ahead of New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks match scheduled for February 8th. The bishops emphasized unity amid ongoing divisions over immigration issues but acknowledged that sports and recreational activities help people relax, especially during moments like a Super Bowl game. This year’s $500 donation to Catholic charities with a focus on immigrants’ care is the same amount they donated in their previous wager in the 2015 Super Bowl. Henning expressed his support for the New England Patriots as he considers them a great team that unites Boston and New England, providing aid and inspiration to young people within communities. This year’s Super Bowl represents the second time the Seattle Seahawks have reached the championship game after their win in the 2015 event, which coincided with Pope Francis’s election.
Key Topics
Seattle Seahawks, Boston Archdiocese, Catholic charities
