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Intense debate over sex-abuse scandal at U.S. bishops’ meeting

Dedication of remodeled St. Michael Church awes parishioners

No words for ‘depth of anger,’ National Advisory Council tells U.S. bishops

Vatican cancels U.S. bishops’ vote on sex-abuse reform measures

Saints beloved by many cultures celebrated with special Mass

After break-in and theft of its van, St. Francis House needs donations

BATTLE GROUND – Pat Waite describes herself as an “Army brat.”

Dedication of remodeled St. Michael Church awes parishioners
OLYMPIA – A little child said it all: “Oh, wow!”
Archbishop Sartain’s message from Day 1 of the USCCB Fall General Assembly
The bishops of the United States are meeting this week in Baltimore for the annual fall assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Archbishop J. Peter Sartain shared the following message this evening at the close of the first day. Follow Northwest Catholic this week for regular updates from the conference.

Haley Stewart stared at the publish button and froze.

The McCarrick mess
When I was going through school, the devil was presented to us as a myth, a literary device, a symbolic manner of signaling the presence of evil in the world. I will admit to internalizing this view and largely losing my sense of the devil as a real spiritual person.
Flowers for Mary: Finding beauty in the backyard
Janet Easter is experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions as she arranges a bouquet in her backyard, and she is unfazed. “I’m having contractions, which is hilarious,” she says, stripping the leaves off a hydrangea in one swift stroke.

Giving thanks for the great gift of community

Feasting for a family saint
Choosing and celebrating a patron saint for your family brings blessings and heavenly help
'Angel eggs' to celebrate dear friends
This month we honor and celebrate the archangels. Ever present and with us, Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael plant and sow fruits that may be felt in an increase of courage, perseverance and fortitude, among other graces. Our Archdiocese of Seattle is under their patronage, and they love us so!