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Archdiocesan strategic planning aims to help parishes flourish in face of change

Archdiocesan strategic planning aims to help parishes flourish in face of change

SEATTLE – Understanding the key factors that help parishes flourish and forging a new path for a parish or group of parishes to make them more effective in their mission is the aim of a new phase of the archdiocese’s strategic planning process.

Eduardo Peñalver will be Seattle University’s first Latino president and the first lay president since Seattle U was founded in 1891. Photo: Courtesy Seattle University

Cornell Law dean returns home to lead Seattle University as its first Hispanic president

SEATTLE – Eduardo Peñalver, who grew up attending All Saints Parish and School in Puyallup and went on to become the first Latino to serve as dean of an Ivy League law school, has been named the next president of Seattle University, the Board of Trustees announced October 22.

Rogelio Rigor, a parishioner at St. Joseph in Seattle, has been helping members of the Filipino community by phone and on his laptop as they apply for assistance from the city of Seattle’s COVID-19 disaster fund for undocumented immigrants. Photo: Eloisa Rigor

St. James Cathedral assists immigrants seeking Seattle’s COVID-19 relief funds

SEATTLE – Volunteers for St. James Cathedral Immigrant Assistance are helping undocumented immigrants learn about and apply for a share of $7.94 million in special COVID-19 relief funds from the city of Seattle.

The restored cross atop the tower of the historic Providence Hospital was blessed by Archbishop Paul D. Etienne and illuminated during a September 24 ceremony. Photo: Courtesy Tatoosh Media

Blessing for restored cross, renovated James Tower

SEATTLE – The restored cross atop the historic Providence Hospital tower was relit during a recent blessing ceremony led by Archbishop Paul D. Etienne.

Annie Bailey is the new director of young adult ministry for the Archdiocese of Seattle. Photo: Courtesy Annie Bailey

Archbishop appoints new young adult ministry director

SEATTLE – Annie Bailey has been named director of young adult ministry for the Archdiocese of Seattle, responsible for outreach to people ages 18–39 throughout Western Washington.

Memorial to the unborn dedicated at Oak Harbor parish

OAK HARBOR – In the prayer garden on the hillside behind St. Augustine Church, a pair of angels flank a new memorial to unborn babies.

Mass celebrates Vincentians’ 100 years of ministry to the poor

SEATTLE – Society of St. Vincent de Paul members are among those “who best live the Gospel,” responding to God’s invitation to work in his vineyard, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne told Vincentians on the feast of St. Vincent de Paul.

New Bethlehem Place provides 24-7 shelter for homeless families

KIRKLAND – After nearly five years, two Eastside parishes have seen their dream of a year-round shelter for homeless families become reality.

Bellingham’s Catholic community fosters vocations to religious life

BELLINGHAM – An emphasis on helping young people learn about religious life and discern their vocations is bearing fruit at the Newman Center at Western Washington University and nearby Sacred Heart Parish.