Category: Chancery Ministries

Catholic Schools Taskforce Announcement 6.16.20 Archdiocese of Seattle Appoints Father Ronald Nuzzi to Chair Special Taskforce for Catholic Schools to Address Ministerial Covenant Seattle, WA, June 16, 2020 – Today the Archdiocese of Seattle announced the appointment of Father Ronald Nuzzi as chair of the Special Taskforce for Catholic Schools. With his leadership, the taskforce […]

June 2020 Dear Principals, Pastoral Leaders, and Pastoral Ministers, We are compelled to send a letter in response to the recent killing of George Floyd (and many others) and the resulting protests seeking an end to institutional racism.  Our hearts break, along with yours, for the longstanding pain suffered by black and brown people in […]

From JustFaith Ministries….Tools for Transformation: How to Educate Your Community on Faith and Justice Flyer to share with your young adults – parent community Virtual Introductory Presentation   Do you feel called to explore the expansiveness of love, a love that draws us into compassion and justice? Join us to hear from Jack Jezreel, author and […]

“How beautiful it is when we learn to live as Christ, when we allows Christ to live more fully in and through us. This is a big part of what the Eucharistic life is all about!”    – Archbishop Etienne Join us as we study and deepen our faith commitment to the Eucharist this year. Guiding […]

Pastoral Care & Outreach: A series of pastoral ministries that provide spiritual care and resources while developing mutuality and kinship with people on the margins.  Our ministries include: Criminal Justice Ministry, Hospital & Healthcare Ministry, Immigrant & Refugee Ministry, Seafarers’ Ministry, Foster Care Ministry, Inclusion Ministry, Mental Health Ministry, Grief Ministry, the Agape Service Project, […]

Archbishop Etienne Statement on Racism May 2020 A Call to Address Racism in our Hearts and Community May 29, 2020 – The Catholic bishops of the United States recently issued a pastoral letter against racism entitled Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love. In this instruction, we call for a conversion of hearts, […]

+ Feast of St. Catherine of Siena April 29, 2020 First Anniversary of Appointment as Coadjutor Archbishop of Seattle Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne, DD, STL Archbishop of Seattle With this letter, I am announcing a Year of the Eucharist, beginning on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ on June 14, and […]

As we continue to walk together this odyssey of a strange new reality known as COVID-19, I want to better utilize this blog as a means of being close to all of you. God bless, Archbishop Etienne Consider signing up to receive regular postings from Archbishop Etienne’s blog, Truth in Love. Accessing the Daily Mass […]

“I renew my urgent call to respond to the ecological crisis, the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor cannot continue. Let’s take care of creation, a gift of our good Creator God.” ~Pope Francis, in his  video message encouraging participation in Laudato Si’  Week. Next week is Laudato Si’ Week ! From […]

Upcoming Supreme Court Case: DACA Preparing to offer Pastoral Care: On June 15, 2012, President Barrack Obama created DACA or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. DACA protects undocumented immigrants from deportation for a 2-year (renewable) period and allows them work permits. DACA allows undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children – known […]

Enjoy an Easter message from Archbishop Etienne to the people of the Archdiocese! Invite your families and parishioners to receive weekly Easter inspirations Digital Ad  |  Sign-up AT HOME WITH FAITH website from The Archdiocese of Seattle – Use this page and the At Home with Faith publications, available via the links below, to find […]

April 13, 2020 Resources for Collecting Rice Bowls With the Easter season upon us, families are preparing to return their Rice Bowl alms. The Office of National and Missions Collections thanks you for your continued efforts promoting this important Lenten practice, and wants to assist with the challenge of socially distanced alms collection. We know […]

The new pastoral planning process has been launched! Input from all Catholics is needed as we work to draw more people to Christ in Western Washington.Visit CatholicSurvey2020.com to take the survey today. Thank you! Parish and Mission Effectiveness All practicing lay Catholics in the Archdiocese are invited to complete an online survey that seeks to better […]

Reflections offered by the Mental Health Ministry Committee Prayers offered by the Office for Pastoral Ministries – COVID-19 Prayers

2020 RICE BOWL GARDEN GRANT The CRS – Rice Bowl local grant process for gardens is currently open and will close on Friday, April 17. To ensure that funds are received prior to garden preparation and planting, you are encouraged to apply ASAP by submitting an application via email or mail. Please note that if […]

Please read Archbishop Paul D. Etienne’s mission letter to the people of God in Western Washington. Mission Letter in English  Mission Focused Letter to Archdiocese Final PDF Mission Letter in Spanish Mission Letter Spanish Final PDF

Save the date for the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of St. Oscar Romero’s martyrdom March 21,2020 10:00AM Bilingual Mass St. James Cathedral, Seattle 11:15AM- Presentation Conference room adjacent to Cathedral 12:00PM-  End of the program Save-the Date flyer to share! Save the date! St. Oscar Romero- 3.21.20 https://www.facebook.com/events/592617241472958/  

Prepare for Lent 2020 … Rice Bowl! You are invited to attend an in-person, lunchtime training in preparation for Rice Bowl 2020. This will be an excellent opportunity to share best practices with the ambassadors and Rice Bowl coordinators from your region and around the Archdiocese. CRS Ambassadors, Rice Bowl Coordinators, parish and school leadership, […]

Preparing for 2020  with Adult Faith Formation- Parent Engagement opportunities! As Special Projects Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Seattle, RON RYAN is available to parishes as a resource for ADULT FAITH FORMATION, RETREATS, and WORKSHOPS. Ron has a doctorate in ministry and has served in full-time lay ecclesial ministry in various parish and catechetical roles […]

Mark your calendars! Please share broadly! December 7: Mother of the Americas—Procession from St. Mary, Seattle, to St. James Cathedral, Mass at noon  December 14: Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass, 11 a.m., St. James Cathedral, reception follows January 21, 2020: Mass for Life and March for Life, 9:30 a.m., Sacred Heart, Lacey 10 a.m., St. Michael, […]

Bishops Appoint Mario Villanueva to Lead WSCC  Mario Villanueva is the newly appointed executive director of the Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC).  Villanueva will lead advocacy efforts and represent the bishops of the Archdiocese of Seattle, the Diocese of Spokane and the Diocese of Yakima on public policy matters. “We are so pleased to welcome […]

Shared by the Office of Pastoral Care and Outreach The “Pitch for Hope” initiative, a joint project of the World Jewish Congress and the Chelsea Football Club, is bringing an opportunity to Tacoma, WA that will create an atmosphere of inclusiveness and multicultural celebration. The purpose is twofold: (1) To unite immigrants and refugees of all […]