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St. Catherine of Siena and St. Benedict Churches in Seattle, WA offer an opportunity to be part of our team. We are looking for a Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation for Children and Families. The successful applicant must: • possess the necessary skills to assist children in developing their faith through Sacramental Preparation and other Faith Formation opportunities, • have strong interpersonal skills in working with families, • be able to develop good relationships with parishioners, • be able to recruit volunteers for various ministries, • be able to help families get involved in parish life, • have a strong foundation in the Catholic faith, • be an active member of a Catholic church community, • have experience in and knowledge of the field of Catholic Faith Formation. This is a full-time position (30 to 40 hours a week) with benefits. Salary will be determined DOE. Position open until fulfilled. Please send your resume and cover letter to pao@stbens.net

“Defense of unborn life is closely linked to the defense of each and every other human right. It involves the conviction that a human being is always sacred and inviolable, in any situation and at every stage of development.” – Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium . . .

The Archdiocese of Seattle will have three new priests when Archbishop Paul D. Etienne ordains transitional deacons John DePalma, Chad Hill and Josh Nehnevaj during a 10 a.m. Mass on Saturday, June 25, at St. James Cathedral (watch the livestream on Vimeo and Facebook). “All three have a fervent love of the Lord that radiates naturally out to others,” said Father Justin Ryan, director of vocations. “They’re well equipped to help others recognize the Lord’s activity in their lives.” . . .

We are pleased to announce that Lorrie Conway will be the new Director of Clergy Formation. She will start her new role on June 13, 2022,and will be reporting to the Chief of Staff, Nick Schoen. In this new role, she will be responsible for all Clergy Continuing Formation, Deacon candidate program and Deacon services and oversight of the Newly Ordained Priest programming, among other activities to support the Office of the Vicar for Clergy. . . .

The Annual Catholic Appeal supports the ministries of the Archdiocese of Seattle like youth and young adult activities, faith formation for all ages, pastoral care in hospitals and prisons, and many more. Your ACA gift also directly supports more than 170 parishes and missions with services like liturgy guidance, human resources, financial services, administration and more. CLICK TITLE OF THIS ARTICLE TO DONATE. Thank you for helping us spread our Catholic faith and support our brothers and sisters in Western Washington!

St. Catherine of Siena Parish is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced person to serve as Pastoral Assistant for Administration (PAA). This position directs several administrative and operational functions for the parish, which include financial systems and reporting, human resources, facilities, and technology. CLICK TITLE OF THIS POST FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION.

As I reflect on the last year, I find myself incredibly grateful for the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit has guided us through challenging times and presents us with the wonderful opportunity to be still, to listen, and to renew our relationship with Jesus and our dedication to his mission. It is through our Risen Savior that we have the strength, the patience, the love and the wisdom to move forward as one Body of Christ. . . .

Pope Francis’ encyclical letter Laudato Si’ was released in June 2015. Five years later, in 2020, Pope Francis invited all Catholics and people of good will to celebrate its fifth anniversary by protecting families and future generations through action to care for our common home. Here are themes that Pope Francis highlighted in Laudato Si’ which require our urgent response today. . . .

Happy New Year, and welcome to the 2022 state legislative session! The session began on January 10 and will run for 60 days. There will be opportunities for you to sign in pro/con for legislation and to contact your legislators at critical moments as bills are being considered. Reading this Catholic Advocacy Bulletin is the best way to be informed about how to advocate alongside the Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC). The bulletin will be published every Friday during the session. Thank you for joining the Washington bishops in advocating for the common good.

Pope Francis formally launched the two-year global consultation process leading to the 2023 synod on synodality on Sunday with a call to “look others in the eye and listen to what they have to say.” . . .

The birth of Jesus brings life and hope to a world dwelling in the shadow of death. He is the light that shines in the darkness, and the darkness shall never overcome it. . . .

. . . As such, the general obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation (including the Saturday/vigil Mass) is to be reinstated (CIC, can. 1247) during Advent on December 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Advent is a wonderful time to draw near to Christ. It is time to renew our faith through personal reception of the sacraments and rebuild the relationships and community life of our parishes.

The Archdiocese of Seattle signed the Healthy Planet, Healthy People Petition, which calls political leaders to set meaningful targets to protect creation and affirm the Paris Agreement at the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) and UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). . . .

"Some people have recently associated my actions in relation to the COVID pandemic with those of the state. While the state’s guidance and declarations do have direct implications for us as Church and as an employer, I want to be clear — my actions are to protect life as a shepherd and pastor in the face of a worldwide pandemic that continues to take human life at an astonishing pace. . . ."

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