Update on Listening Sessions From the Archdiocese of Seattle, Synodal Journey Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Part 5: Conclusion. More than a year ago, St. Theresa’s Pastoral Council began hosting listening sessions in our parish. Soon after we began, we heard from the Archdiocese of Seattle that Pope Francis was invitin... Read More Parish Changes in South Seattle From the Archdiocese of Seattle Tuesday, May 31, 2022 After more than a year of strategic planning, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne issued three decrees for parishes in Seattle, which will take effect on July 1, 2022. Specifically, the parish of Our Lady of Mount Virgin will be ... Read More Archbishop's message in light of the recent violence in our nation From the Archdiocese of Seattle Thursday, May 26, 2022 "It's time to challenge ourselves... to dig deep. To rediscover the dignity of human life; to rediscover that we are one family." "We ask the Lord to give us wisdom as to how to rise to this moment, and the challenges ... Read More Archbishop Paul D. Etienne Issues Decrees for New Parish in Tacoma From the Archdiocese of Seattle Monday, May 9, 2022 This weekend, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne issued decrees to merge three parishes in Tacoma to form the new St. John XXIII Parish, effective July 1, 2022. Father Tuan Nguyen, the current pastor of St. Ann and St. John of t... Read More Father Jay is New Priest Administrator From the Archdiocese of Seattle Monday, May 2, 2022 Archbishop Paul Etienne appoints Father Jay Bonete as St. Theresa's new Priest Administrator. His appointment is effective when Linda DeMarce retires on July 1. Read the letter from the Archbishop Read More Pope Francis Appoints New Auxiliary Bishop From the Archdiocese of Seattle Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Archbishop Paul D. Etienne today welcomed the appointment of Father Frank Schuster, current pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Federal Way, as the new auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Seattle. “I a... Read More Support for Ukraine Faith in Action, From the Archdiocese of Seattle Wednesday, March 2, 2022 To help the people of Ukraine, the USCCB is running a collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Please give generously to support those in need. Donate through the Archdiocese of Seattle website: collect... Read More Archbishop Etienne invites you to come back to Mass COVID Guidelines, Worship, From the Archdiocese of Seattle Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Dispensation to be lifted December 8 "Make the Lord’s Day a true celebration of the Resurrection, and a great celebration of being renewed in his life, mercy and love." The general obligation to at... Read More Church Vandalism From the Archdiocese of Seattle Friday, October 15, 2021 After the discovery of unmarked graves of Native Americans at residential homes in Canada, our bishops responded with a statement expressing sorrow for Native Americans. The archdiocese is also reviewing its relationship... Read More Knowing Jesus Christ, Embracing His Mission Faith in Action, From the Archdiocese of Seattle Monday, August 30, 2021 Archbishop Etienne invites all Catholics, parishes, schools, ministries and individuals to more faithfully live out the mission that Jesus is calling them to, and to reflect on the mission, focus areas and values of the ... Read More Older Posts