Archdiocese of Seattle
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Seattle parish transforms convent into affordable housing for mission-driven teachers
St. Alphonsus Parish in Seattle has converted its former convent into affordable living spaces for young educators and ministry leaders. Read more
‘Responding to the signs of the times’ to revitalize Hispanic ministry — and the whole Church
For attendees at this year’s Hispanic ministry directors conference Oct. 8–11 in Miami, effective Hispanic ministry has become part of... Read more
Washington judge denies state attorney general’s subpoena against Seattle Archdiocese
The attorney general’s office claimed in May that the Seattle Archdiocese “refused to cooperate” with a subpoena investigating the use... Read more
Washington state asks court to force Seattle Archdiocese to comply with abuse inquiry
The attorney general’s office said it had sent subpoenas to Washington’s three Catholic bishoprics but that the Seattle Archdiocese “refused... Read more
Seattle Archdiocese announces plan to merge parishes
A shortage in priests and resources compelled the archdiocese to restructure. Read more
Seattle archdiocese says parishes must merge due to decline in number of Catholics
“With all of the changes that we’re facing today — globally, culturally and within the Church — it’s very clear... Read more
Pope Francis names Washington priest as an auxiliary bishop of Seattle
Father Frank Schuster said he had to pick ‘my jaw up from the floor’ after learning of the appointment. Read more
Longtime Catholic schools leader to head Seattle archdiocese task force
Leading education expert Father Ronald Nuzzi will head a task force for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle, with... Read more
In Seattle, public Masses suspended, but prayer and ministry continue
The Archdiocese of Seattle has suspended public Masses and closed some Catholic schools, but priests in the archdiocese have been... Read more
Seattle archdiocese suspends all public Masses amid coronavirus pandemic
The Archdiocese of Seattle will indefinitely suspend public Masses in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which has left at least... Read more
After LGBT teachers resign, Seattle archbishop says teachers must be Gospel witnesses
After students at a Catholic high school in Washington state staged protests in support of two teachers who resigned their... Read more
Seattle Catholic schools to require vaccinations
Children who attend Catholic schools administered by the Archdiocese of Seattle must be vaccinated and can no longer claim personal... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Sartain of Seattle for medical reasons
Pope Francis Tuesday accepted the resignation of Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle, who will be succeeded by Archbishop Paul... Read more
Dupont: I was 'absolutely' unaware Seattle man was planning suicide
A priest who was photographed blessing a man planning to commit medically assisted suicide said Friday that he was unaware... Read more
UPDATED: Facebook posts contradict Seattle archdiocese claims on parishioner’s planned suicide
Social media posts made by Robert Fuller suggest that he scheduled his funeral with his parish days before his suicide, and... Read more
Seattle bishops to 'review' blessing of assisted suicide advocate
The Archdiocese of Seattle is facing questions after a local man received a formal Catholic blessing at Mass shortly before... Read more
