• New Executive Director of Stewardship & Development
    New Executive Director of Stewardship & Development
    August 6, 2021
    After a comprehensive nationwide search, the Archdiocese of Seattle announced its new Executive Director of Stewardship and Development today. Victor Javier Mitre Jr., a parishioner at St. Patrick Parish in Tacoma, stepped into the leadership role after the retirement of Deacon Pierce Murphy, who served in the role for four years.
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  • Archbishop Etienne Votes Against Proposal
    Archbishop Etienne Votes Against Proposal
    June 22, 2021
    Concerned that a U.S. bishops’ proposed teaching document on the Eucharist has become politicized, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne joined a minority of bishops in voting against the proposal June 17. . . .
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  • Q & A on the U.S. Bishops’ Vote to Draft a Document on the Meaning of the Eucharist
    Q & A on the U.S. Bishops’ Vote to Draft a Document on the Meaning of the Eucharist
    June 21, 2021
    Since the conclusion of the Spring Plenary Assembly of the U.S. bishops last week, there has been much attention on the vote taken to draft a document on the Eucharist. The question of whether or not to deny any individual or groups Holy Communion was not on the ballot. The vote by the bishops last week tasked the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine to begin the drafting of a teaching document on the Eucharist. . . .
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  • Father Dean Writes
    Father Dean Writes
    June 21, 2021
    Thoughtful biography written by Father Dean himself! Read about his background, passions, and what he hopes to bring to St. Benedict Parish.
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  • Catholic School Survey Results
    Catholic School Survey Results
    June 2, 2021
    This report summarizes the findings of a survey created and administered by the Archdiocesan Task Force on the Ministerial Covenant for the second phase of their work. The goal of this phase was to assess, analyze, and summarize the understanding, convictions, beliefs, and opinions of a variety of archdiocesan stakeholders regarding the Ministerial Covenant and its use in employment decisions.
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  • Pastoral Planning Mission
    Pastoral Planning Mission
    May 24, 2021
    The Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, in partnership with Catholics, developed the new pastoral planning process, which invites people to prayerfully discern how we are living our faith and carrying out the mission of the Church. This process provides the vision to help people encounter Jesus. It is an invitation for parishes, schools, ministries and individuals to more faithfully live out the mission Jesus is calling them to.
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  • Archbishop Etienne Creates Racial Justice and Cultural Diversity Commission
    Archbishop Etienne Creates Racial Justice and Cultural Diversity Commission
    May 11, 2021
    With the recent social unrest and increased divisiveness in our society, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne recognized the need to create an advisory group dedicated to racial justice. He formed a new Racial Justice and Cultural Diversity Commission to guide the Archdiocese of Seattle on issues and initiatives concerning intercultural competency and the sin of racism.
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  • Navigating a Transition in Pastoral Leadership
    Navigating a Transition in Pastoral Leadership
    May 11, 2021
    The goal of this handbook is to invite you to take an active part in the pastoral leader transition process, regardless of your role or formal position. Rather than letting events dictate your experience, we encourage you to recognize what is happening and take positive steps to move through the stages of transition.
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  • Official Appointments
    Official Appointments
    May 3, 2021
    The Most Rev. Paul D. Etienne, having carefully assessed the needs of the People of God in the Archdiocese of Seattle, and after careful consultation with the Christian Faithful and the Priest Personnel Board, makes the following pastoral appointments in accord with the 1983 Code of Canon Law effective July 1, 2021, unless otherwise noted.
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  • Archdiocese Settles Four Cases
    Archdiocese Settles Four Cases
    April 26, 2021
    Seattle, April 16, 2021 – In the past month, the Archdiocese of Seattle reached final settlements totaling just over $1.3 million for four separate cases involving allegations of sexual abuse against three priests and a youth minister.
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  • South Seattle Strategic Planning
    South Seattle Strategic Planning
    April 20, 2021
    News Release: The Archdiocese of Seattle’s Strategic Planning Committee, led by Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg, is beginning to implement recommendations from the strategic planning efforts in the South Seattle Deanery.
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  • WSCC Catholic Advocacy Bulletin
    WSCC Catholic Advocacy Bulletin
    April 7, 2021
    In this April bulletin, all the updates you need for local and national policies that affect you.
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  • Healing Mondays
    Healing Mondays
    April 2, 2021
    St. James Mental Health & Wellness Ministry is pleased to announce a new educational program called Healing Mondays, weekly presentations about emotional and mental health presented by local parishioners and psychiatric providers. Click image above for full details.
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  • NW Catholic April 2021
    NW Catholic April 2021
    April 2, 2021
    In this issue: Archbishop Etienne on Protecting God's Little Ones; Bishop Eusebio on Success of Faithfulness; and What is the Significance of the Easter Candle?
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  • Beyond All Thought
    Beyond All Thought
    March 27, 2021
    Gary dos Santos carries himself like a good-natured little league coach. Comfortably in his forties with a career in biotechnology, house in Ballard, and a family (his grey zip-up hoodie with logo that reads “St. Benedict School” is a dead giveaway). He stuffs his hands deep into his pockets to ward off the chill morning air because Dads are known to bravely underdress for the weather. . . . .
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  • Seattle Bishops Speak Out Against Hatred
    Seattle Bishops Speak Out Against Hatred
    March 24, 2021
    It is with heavy hearts that we offer this statement regarding the recent acts of violence and hatred against our Asian American brothers and sisters. The recent attacks, both nationally and locally in our own archdiocese, are indicative of a new era of hatred that must come to an end. . . .
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  • Pairing of St. Benedict & St. Catherine
    Pairing of St. Benedict & St. Catherine
    March 23, 2021
    Attached is the letter from Archbishop Etienne regarding the pairing of St. Benedict and St. Catherine Parishes. As the letter indicates, this has been discussed as part of the deanery planning process for many years. Practically, this means that Fr. Bryan and I will continue in our roles until June 30 when a new pastoral leader will be assigned for St. Benedict and St. Catherine collectively. . . .
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  • Same Sex Unions: Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich
    Same Sex Unions: Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich
    March 22, 2021
    Today’s response, issued by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, offers nothing new on the Church's teaching on the Sacrament of Matrimony. Regardless, it needs to be read in the context of the teachings in the Catechism and the encouraging statements of Pope Francis to LGBTQ persons about their relationship to the church . . .
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  • Responsum of the Congregation
    Responsum of the Congregation
    March 22, 2021
    In some ecclesial contexts, plans and proposals for blessings of unions of persons of the same sex are being advanced. . . .
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  • Tending Science & Faith
    Tending Science & Faith
    March 22, 2021
    This past year, nurses, who day-in-day-out tread quietly at patients’ bedsides somewhat unnoticed, find themselves suddenly very visible during the pandemic. Typically, because we want them to be unobtrusively present in our illness, they are at their unassuming best when delivering critical care that, in some other years, may have gone unnoticed. Ross Dawson is one of those nurses. . . .
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