Category: Archdiocese of Seattle

Black Catholic Advisory Circle Newsletter

Black Catholic Advisory Circle Newsletter June – Volume 1 Issue 3 Learn about Sister Thea Bowman, candidate for sainthood, plus Cristo Rey feasibility study, Juneteenth and resources to support this new […]

Pope Francis wants to hear from YOU!

Planning & Mission Effectiveness Office is reminding us all that there is still a bit of time to offer your INSIGHTS and REFLECTIONS during the final push of the Synodalic […]

Holy Week and the Joy of the Easter Season!

Chrism Mass -Thursday, April 7th 7:00PM Click here to read Archbishop Etienne’s letter of invitation and here for the holy oils distribution form. Please join Archbishop Etienne for the Chrism Mass […]

WSCC Catholic Advocacy Bulletin, No. 9 March 21, 2022

Getting Bills To The Finish Line! Action Alert: Urge Governor Inslee To Take Action On These Bills The governor’s desk is the final stop for bills before they become law.  […]

Restorative Justice Work

How Restorative Justice Helped Make the Justice System Work Better in Seattle, an article by the National Catholic Register via an interview with our own, Joe Cotton!  This article highlights […]

WSCC Catholic Schools Quarterly Newsletter

Below, please find the links to the WSCC Catholic Schools Quarterly Newsletter that can be shared out to your school communities. Thank you! English   https://www.wacatholics.org/_ui/img/global/Schools-Quarterly-Newsletter-Winter-2022.pdf Spanish   https://www.wacatholics.org/_ui/img/global/Schools-Quarterly-Newsletter-Feb-2022-Spanish     

Mass of Remembrance – Nov. 8 In-person/virtual at 7pm

Mass of Remembrance: Special Mass for loved ones lost to COVID-19 November 8 at 7pm, St. James Cathedral and livestream During this special Requiem Mass, we will remember, mourn and […]

Pope Francis Calls for a Synodal Journey

Archbishop Etienne writes….”Pope Francis has called us as a Church to a “synodal journey.” Catholics across the world will be coming together in a universal process of listening in preparation […]

Advertise in NWCatholic for CSW? Due date 10/13/21

Northwest Catholic Schools issue will be December/January this year! October 13 Reservation Deadline Planning is underway for the December/January Catholic Schools Week advertising section. Reserve space for the 2022 school year […]

NW Catholic Weekly Email Newsletter – Sign up!

Excited to share that Northwest Catholic has launched a NEW weekly email newsletter. It’s a quick roundup of the most important and inspiring Catholic news and commentary from around the […]

Archbishop Etienne’s Pastoral Plan and Toolkit

Archbishop Etienne released the new Pastoral Plan, entitled: KNOWING JESUS CHRIST, EMBRACING HIS MISSION. Pastoral Plan | Archdiocese of Seattle  The Vision: The outcome of a successful pastoral planning process […]

Parent Formation Presentation Opportunities

We are blessed to have the support and expertise of Deacon Eric Paige, Director of Marriage, Family Life and Formation Office, to offer Parent Formation presentations available to our schools […]

How to Help Refugees from Afghanistan

Dear School Leaders, I would like to introduce to you, Chris Koehler, Director of Immigrant and Refugee Ministry, at the new Office for the Promotion of Integral Human Development, The […]

Ministry Clearance Requirements for Guest Speakers

The Ministry Clearance information for securing speakers for your school and/or parish resides on the Arch of Seattle website – under Faith Formation to find the most current forms and […]

WSCC 2021 Catholic Advocacy Bulletin – July 15, 2021

WSCC 2021 Catholic Advocacy Bulletin, No. 20  July 15, 2021 Survey: Share Your Advocacy Priorities With the Bishops The Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC) is the public policy voice of […]

WSCC Catholic Schools Quarterly Newsletter – June 2021

Schools Quarterly Newsletter June 2021, ENGLISH A big thank you to our WSCC partners and especially Tracey Yackley for her consistent commitment to ensure all school leaders have information about the […]

Updated School Retention Schedule from Archives Office Now Available

Dear School Leaders, The Archives Office at the Chancery has just released an updated version of the Catholic Schools Retention Schedule protocol located at:  Catholic Schools Records RETENTION Schedule_2021-Archives Office […]

Welcoming our new Pastoral Leadership!

June marks the time for many transitions for school and parish life! A time to say goodbye and a time of welcome! Transitions can be very smooth or sometimes, chlanenging. […]

Preparing to welcome a new Pastor?

The Office of Pastoral Ministries has completed a new Pastoral Transition Handbook to guide school and parish leaders on how to support a parish leadership transition well. As priests move […]

Archdiocese of Seattle – Official Priestly Appointments

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 […]

CYO Summer Day Camp registration is now open!

Start Planning for the Summer! CYO Summer Day Camp registration is now open. Campers spend their days enjoying the outdoors and finding God there. Plus, swimming in the pool, making crafts, […]

Archdiocese of Seattle Strategic Planning Update

March 10, 2021 Archdiocese of Seattle Continues Strategic Planning Efforts: Strategic Planning Committee Reviewing Recommendations Strategic Planning March 2021 Final

The Year of the Eucharist Phase 3: The Real Presence

“During the coming year, I ask every Catholic and every parish community to commit themselves to deepening our understanding and experience of the Eucharist, and strengthening our Eucharistic liturgies.” – […]

Ash Wednesday is February 17! CRS RICE BOWL begins!

Deacon Pierce Murphy, Executive Director, Stewardship & Development, Archdiocese of Seattle has shared the following resources so your school can prepare to enter into the Season of Lent with the […]