St. Catherine of Siena-Mental Health Forum – Dec. 12, 2019

St. Catherine of Siena Mental Health Ministry Team Educational Forum Thursday, December 12th, 2018, 7-9 PM St. Catherine of Siena Parish Music Room, Victoria Hall (northeast of the rectory) 814 NE 85th Street, Seattle, WA Advocacy Day: Changing Hearts and Minds Join Trez Buckland and Dinah Aldrich, National Alliance on Mental Illness Volunteers, to enhance […]

Archdiocese of Seattle Pastoral Care & Outreach Day – 1/09/20

Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades 4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, United States

Please join us for a very special professional development and reflection day with pastoral care and social outreach ministers from around the archdiocese. The featured keynote speaker will be Father Scott Connolly and a Mass will be offered by Father Brad Hagelin. Workshops will include: Grief Ministry with Deacon Carl Chilo (OPM) Immigrant & Refugee […]

Dr. Martin Luther King Mass – Seattle University – Jan. 20, 2020

"Let us build bridges rather than barriers, openness rather than walls. Rather than borders, let us look at distant horizons together in a spirit of acceptance, helpfulness, cooperation, peace, kindness and especially love.”- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020 11:00 AM —MASS Archbishop Paul D. Etienne, Presider Seattle University—St. Ignatius Chapel 901 […]

Mass for Life- March for Life – Lacey, Olympia – Jan. 21, 2020

MASS FOR LIFE Tuesday, January 21, 2020 9:30am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lacey (for faith communities north of Olympia) and 10:00am at St. Michael Catholic Church in Olympia (for faith communities south of Olympia) Mass for Life response form: https://donate.seattlearchdiocese.org/massforlife MARCH FOR LIFE Please join us for the Washington State March for Life in […]

St. Catherine Parish MHM Educational Forum – February 13, 2020

Due to snow, the January presentation was cancelled BUT it has been rescheduled!!! St. Catherine of Siena Mental Health Ministry Team Educational Forum presents.... Thursday, February 13, 2020 7:00-9:00 PM St. Catherine of Siena Parish Music Room, Victoria Hall 814 NE 85th Street Seattle, WA Flexible Hope: Living Well With Chronic Illness How do you […]

Catholic Advocacy Day- Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020

The Washington State Bishops have approved a list of priorities for the 2020 legislative session. Here are the categories: Life Issues Budget Aging and People with Disabilities Catholic Schools Children and Families Restorative Justice Economic Justice Environment Health Care Housing Immigration One Week Left to Register for CAD Catholic Advocacy Day  (CAD) is your opportunity […]

CRS Rice Bowl – Your Impact on Climate Change in Vietnam -2.22.20

  Saturday, February 22, 2020 9:30 am—11:30 am St. James Cathedral Pastoral Outreach Center  Holy Names Room, 907 Columbia Street   Changing climate and frequent and severe storms are impacting vulnerable farmers in Vietnam, whose 2,000-mile coastline puts it at high risk for floods, droughts and rising sea levels. Families are losing their farms, homes […]

School SEL Counselors Meeting – Friday, March 6, 2020

School SEL (Social - Emotional Learning - Elementary and High School) Counselors Meeting - Friday, March 6, 2020 The SEL Counselors meet 2 times a year. Doors open at 8:30 AM for check-in, set up and hospitality; Meeting time:  9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Large Isaac Orr Conference Room, The Chancery Hosted by: Mental Health […]

Calming Pain – April 9 7pm via ZOOM

St. Catherine of Siena Mental Health Ministry Team Educational Forum presents Calming Pain Thursday, April 9, 7:00-9:00 PM via ZOOM RSVP to bucklandmike@hotmail.com for link Pain comes in so many flavors: emotional, physical, spiritual. Dealing with the stress of mental and physical illness can make it hard to have energy to enjoy your life. Kathy […]

April 24, 2020 MDI Capstone Day at Seattle University – CANCELLED

Unfortunately, this amazing day needs to be cancelled due to COVID -19 realities. We sincerely thank Rev. Stephen Sundborg, President of Seattle University and his administrative staff, the Archdiocese of Seattle and our Maryknoll partners for their amazing efforts to plan a new type of Missionary Discipleship Institute Capstone Day for all participating 7th grade […]

National Mental Health Awareness Month

Thriving or Surviving??? Since 1949, Mental Health America and affiliates across the country have led the observance of May is Mental Health Awareness Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings. During May, NAMI and the rest of the country are also raising awareness of mental health. Each year we […]

Pope Francis invites you to join the Novena for Farmers – May 7-15

Please consider joining us in prayer and solidarity with Pope Francis as we enter into a 9 day novena praying for all farmers, especially during Covid-19. The novena starts Thursday, May 7 and concludes on Friday, May 15th... the Feast day of St. Isidore, Patron saint of farmers. St. Isidore, the patron saint of farmers, […]

Mental Health Webinar – Wednesday, June 3 -10 AM – 11:30 AM

ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY WEBINAR Please join us on Wednesday, June 3rd 10:00am - 11:30am Featured speakers: Fr. John Madigan - Sacred Heart, Bellevue David Pina - safeTALK Susan Peck - Crisis Connections Please register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpfuhpzoqHdWvzIucR1BwbYVsx55uULD2 Please share flyer broadly!  Mental Health Webinar Invite- Fr. John Madigan, David Pina, Susan Peck

Grieving the Loss of a Loved One Webinar – June 23rd

Grieving the Loss of a Loved One Webinar - 6.23.20 Grieving the Loss of a Loved One by Death - sponsored by the Archdiocese of Seattle Grief Ministry Webinar, with speakers: Cathy Callans, St Louise Pastoral Counselor Angela Dirks,Grief Support Group Participant Nancy Granger, St.  James Parish Mental Health Nurse Sharon Rasmussen, Head of Grief […]

NAMI Virtual Walk – Saturday, September 12

NAMI Virtual Walk sponsored by Name Kirkland on September 12: This year, more than any other, families and individuals need mental health support more than ever. NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans impacted by mental health […]

New PAA – School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020

New PAA - School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020 If you are a new PAA (or parish or school bookkeeper –some topics useful for parish and school bookkeepers), or you know someone who you think would make a good Pastoral Assistant for Administration some day, we are offering another round of New PAA Training on […]

New PAA – School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020

New PAA - School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020 If you are a new PAA (or parish or school bookkeeper –some topics useful for parish and school bookkeepers), or you know someone who you think would make a good Pastoral Assistant for Administration some day, we are offering another round of New PAA Training on […]

New PAA – School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020

New PAA - School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020 If you are a new PAA (or parish or school bookkeeper –some topics useful for parish and school bookkeepers), or you know someone who you think would make a good Pastoral Assistant for Administration some day, we are offering another round of New PAA Training on […]

New PAA – School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020

New PAA - School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020 If you are a new PAA (or parish or school bookkeeper –some topics useful for parish and school bookkeepers), or you know someone who you think would make a good Pastoral Assistant for Administration some day, we are offering another round of New PAA Training on […]

New PAA – School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020

New PAA - School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020 If you are a new PAA (or parish or school bookkeeper –some topics useful for parish and school bookkeepers), or you know someone who you think would make a good Pastoral Assistant for Administration some day, we are offering another round of New PAA Training on […]

New PAA – School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020

New PAA - School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020 If you are a new PAA (or parish or school bookkeeper –some topics useful for parish and school bookkeepers), or you know someone who you think would make a good Pastoral Assistant for Administration some day, we are offering another round of New PAA Training on […]

New PAA – School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020

New PAA - School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020 If you are a new PAA (or parish or school bookkeeper –some topics useful for parish and school bookkeepers), or you know someone who you think would make a good Pastoral Assistant for Administration some day, we are offering another round of New PAA Training on […]

New PAA – School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020

New PAA - School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020 If you are a new PAA (or parish or school bookkeeper –some topics useful for parish and school bookkeepers), or you know someone who you think would make a good Pastoral Assistant for Administration some day, we are offering another round of New PAA Training on […]

New PAA – School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020

New PAA - School Bookkeeper Trainings throughout September 2020 If you are a new PAA (or parish or school bookkeeper –some topics useful for parish and school bookkeepers), or you know someone who you think would make a good Pastoral Assistant for Administration some day, we are offering another round of New PAA Training on […]

Annual Mental Health Zoom Luncheon

Wednesday, March 10 from 1-3:30pm Annual Mental Health Zoom Luncheon  The Mental Health Ministry Committee invites you to join us for a presentation of "In Our Own Voice" from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. CLICK here for English and Spanish Flyer  | REGISTER here Please share in your school and parish communications.  All are welcome!

Who are the Patron Saints of Mental Health?

Have you ever wondered who are the Church’s Patron Saints of Mental Health? Join us! Attend a virtual presentation to find out and together seek their intercession. Saint Dymphna    Saint Benedict Joseph Labre    Saint Thérèse of Lisieux    Venerable Matt Talbott When: Saturday, May 15th Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am (PST) Presenter: […]

Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 3-9)

National Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is October 3-9, 2021. This week is marked by community education efforts in all 50 states to raise awareness that mental illnesses are treatable medical conditions, and that there is help and hope for children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. Tuesday, October 5 - National Day […]

MH Ministry – Wellness Wednesday

Hope and Health with Bipolar Disorder July 6, 7pm - 8:30pm via zoom Join speaker Kathy Wilmering, MSW, ARNP-BC to learn about chronic mental illness and approaches to feel healthy and whole.  In her local practice, Ms. Wilmering offers psychiatric medication management, counsels clients and presents workshops on healing from trauma, moving through chronic illness, and other life-altering […]

Catholic Lifesavers Corps – Cohort 2 ASIST Training and Overnight Retreat

ASIST Training and Overnight Retreat: https://www.livingworks.net/asist  Monday, October 3rd – Tuesday, October 4th CLC Cohort 2 Teams - high school students and adults. All training, meals, and private room for the night provided. Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades, Federal Way. For more information, contact Joe Cotton - Director of Pastoral Care and Outreach - joe.cotton@seattlearch.org

Catholic Lifesavers Corps -Cohort 2 safeTalk Training

safeTALK Trainer Preparation Course and Overnight Retreat Monday, October 10th – Tuesday, October 11th For high student leaders ONLY. All training, meals, and private room for the night provided. Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades, Federal Way Participating schools, students, adults, families, and subsequent workshop participants will not be charged any fees to participate. All […]