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From an apartment in Maple Leaf, Audrey Reuter steals an hour in the quiet of her newborn’s nap. Fresh faced and sacrificial tired, she sits in front of a window with a leafless winter tree behind, rosy cheeks a telltale sign of a household kept warm, the way you do when you have an infant. Today is a stop-shutter moment filled with love and a great sense of duty, vulnerability even. . . .

In this time of COVID and the call for economic and racial equity, join with Catholic parishes and organizations in a day of advocacy for a society in which all people and Earth can thrive.

In this issue: Celebrating the Year of St. Joseph; Is it a sin not to get a COVID-19 vaccine?; Why giving things up for Lent isn't enough.

A career tugboat captain guiding vessels in Alaskan waters, Dan Hannan’s demeanor matches his job: straightforward, cheerful, with a persistent get-it-done attitude. When he retired two years ago, for the first time in decades he found himself staring down time instead of water. . . .

This year's report has more information than ever before! Letter from Archbishop Etienne, mission updates, and financial snapshots.

In this issue: Take Another Look at the Catholic Church; Newman Center Friday Night Tea; Sunday Night Zoom with Cathedral Young Adults; New Adult eSports Rocket League.

Archbishop Jose Gomez, President of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), released a statement on the day of President Joe Biden's inauguration, offering prayers and speaking to the teachings of the Catholic Church.

After blessing the new Swedish Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Seattle University, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne joined hundreds of clinic volunteers in receiving the COVID-19 vaccination January 16.

In this issue: Cultivating a Life of Discernment -- An Ignatian Way to Make Prayerful Decisions

In this issue: The Mother of God, and of You and Me; Communion and Confession; Supporting Young Families; and New Year's Eucharistic Resolutions.

In this issue: Theology on Tap; Answering the Call--Discernment for Religious Life; Bible Studies by Region; Small Groups by Region; and a Job Opportunity at the Archdiocese. Events listed may be a mixture of virtual and in-person gatherings. 

In this issue: Discernment in the Franciscan Spirit Retreat; Young Adult Bible Study; AVOW discussion group; and Theology on Tap. Events listed may be a mixture of virtual and in-person gatherings. 

This weekend the Washington State Catholic Conference issued a statement from all the Bishops in Washington State, along with Catholic Charities and Catholic Health Care organizations in support of the COVID-19 Vaccination.

In this December bulletin, all the updates you need for local and national policies that affect you.

In this issue: Light Shines in the Darkness--The Hope of Christmas; A Baby that Speaks; Faith in the Face of an Uncertain Future; An Advent Gift of Silence.

In this issue: Loving Jesus by Serving Those in Need; For Parishes and Prisoners, a Chance for Transformation; and How to Have Christ-centered Friendships.

"Our nation faces challenges and difficulties beyond what we ever imagined. . . . I invite each one of us to defeat divisiveness with understanding, rancor with amicability, hatred with compassion, mistrust with greater willingness to listen. Let us counter the downward spiral with renewed efforts to respect the diversity and dignity of each of our neighbors."

In this issue: Celebration of Our Saints Mass; Vocations—The Priesthood; and Theology on Tap. Events listed may be a mixture of virtual and in-person gatherings. 

The Archdiocese of Seattle’s Strategic Planning Committee, led by Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg, has completed its first phase of strategic planning, focused on the key factors that influence parish life. . . .

"I’m glad to share with you that in the Archdiocese of Seattle, we have many faith-filled, qualified lay leaders active at every level. That is not to say we are perfect and cannot do any better, but I want people to hear that lay leaders, including women, are very involved in ministry and decision-making. . . ."