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At the final Mass of his visit to Spain, Pope Leo XIV called on Christians to look beyond the allure of commerce and pro...
06/18/2026

At the final Mass of his visit to Spain, Pope Leo XIV called on Christians to look beyond the allure of commerce and profit and instead embrace the vocation of hospitality and the wisdom that comes from the encounter with the vulnerable and the suffering.

“The greatest grace is to allow ourselves to be evangelized by those we assist
and to recognize the mysterious wisdom of God written in their very flesh,” he said.

At the final Mass of his visit to Spain, Pope Leo XIV called on Christians to look beyond the allure of commerce and profit.

The second day of public sessions at the U.S. bishops’ spring plenary culminated with the much anticipated consecration ...
06/17/2026

The second day of public sessions at the U.S. bishops’ spring plenary culminated with the much anticipated consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during a late afternoon Mass.

The bishops also approved several updates to their landmark document on protection policies for children and minors, seeking to define key terms while balancing care for victim-survivors with accused clergy’s right to a presumption of innocence until proven otherwise.

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The U.S. bishops’ spring plenary culminated with the much anticipated consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus .

Pope Leo XIV approved new statutes for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors that seek to balance its i...
06/16/2026

Pope Leo XIV approved new statutes for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors that seek to balance its integration with the Roman Curia while preserving its independence.

The updated statutes, which were published by the Vatican June 13, detail the commission’s role within the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

“They reflect listening to victims and survivors, to safeguarding experts, and to the experience of local Churches, and reaffirm that safeguarding remains a central priority,” Archbishop Thibault Verny of Chambéry said.

Pope Leo XIV approved new statutes for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors that seek to balance its integration with the Roman Curia.

A renovated portion of St. James Cathedral has won a religious architectural award.The cathedral’s portico received an H...
06/16/2026

A renovated portion of St. James Cathedral has won a religious architectural award.

The cathedral’s portico received an Honor Award in Religious Architecture: Renovation as part of the 2026 Faith & Form International Awards for Religious Architecture and Art, given by Partners for Sacred Places.

The renovations to the cathedral entrance on Terry Avenue and Marion Street included new doors, an external skylight and a new holy water stoup.

Read on at the link below.

St. James Cathedral's portico received an Honor Award in Religious Architecture: Renovation as part of the 2026 Faith & Form International Awards.

During his seven days in Spain, Pope Leo XIV seemed to turn every popemobile route into an impromptu nursery procession,...
06/15/2026

During his seven days in Spain, Pope Leo XIV seemed to turn every popemobile route into an impromptu nursery procession, with children repeatedly stealing the spotlight — reaching for blessings, hugs, rosaries and a few precious moments with the Holy Father.

“God desires everyone’s happiness,” the pope told Renzo, a 6-year-old originally from Buenos Aires. “That is why, more important than asking yourself if you will be a priest, a doctor, a teacher, a parent, or anything else, is asking yourself if you want to be a friend of Jesus. Because friendship with Jesus gives us joy.”

During his seven days in Spain, Pope Leo XIV seemed to turn every popemobile route into an impromptu nursery procession.

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States with the signing of the Declaration of Indepen...
06/11/2026

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops are consecrating the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus June 11 in Orlando.

The special Mass of consecration will be livestreamed from the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ YouTube channel, starting at 1 p.m. PST.

Find a link to watch the livestream in the story below👇

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States, the U.S. bishops are consecrating the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

On June 6, two ordinands entered St. James Cathedral in Seattle as Deacon Simon Stehr and Benedictine Brother Damien-Jos...
06/10/2026

On June 6, two ordinands entered St. James Cathedral in Seattle as Deacon Simon Stehr and Benedictine Brother Damien-Joseph Rappuhn, leaving two hours later as Father Stehr and Father Rappuhn.

It was the first time in decades the Archdiocese of Seattle and Saint Martin’s Abbey in Lacey ordained two priests together at the cathedral.

“The instruction for each of you today is simply this: Be yourself,” Archbishop Etienne said in his homily. “Jesus has called you personally as a unique individual to share his priesthood. You do not need to become something or someone else."

Read the full story at the link below👇

The men entered St. James Cathedral as Deacon Simon Stehr and Benedictine Brother Damien-Joseph Rappuhn but left as Father Stehr and Father Rappuhn.

The Kitsap County community gathered May 21 to celebrate the dedication of the new KC HELP Service Center.KC HELP (Knigh...
06/09/2026

The Kitsap County community gathered May 21 to celebrate the dedication of the new KC HELP Service Center.

KC HELP (Knights Community Hospital Equipment Lend Program), a nonprofit program that began in the Tri-Cities in 1996, lends durable medical equipment free of charge.

When a family experiences a medical issue, “it’s a tough time in people’s lives. They’ve never experienced this,” said Bill Dewey, managing director of the KC HELP Bremerton Service Center and parishioner at Holy Trinity Parish in Bremerton. “But here, they walk in, and in 10-15 minutes they have what they need.”

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The Bremerton community gathered to celebrate the dedication of the new KC HELP Service Center, which gives away durable medical equipment.

Nearly every summer since 1992, the youth group at St. John Vianney Parish in Kirkland has traveled to Tijuana for a 12-...
06/05/2026

Nearly every summer since 1992, the youth group at St. John Vianney Parish in Kirkland has traveled to Tijuana for a 12-day mission trek.

On the trek, high schoolers and adult chaperones work alongside families in the area building homes. The parish works with Esperanza International and has built multiple schools and rehabilitation centers in addition to the many homes over the years.

“After spending a week or two in Mexico together, it’s just such a community that you feel you can rely on and that will always have your back,” Ishan Lantoria said. “It also gives you a much better sense of life around the world, and it really makes you not take things for granted and makes you grateful for clean water straight from the sink, food, the foundation of your house, the roof over your head and just everything, all our blessings.”

Read the full story at the link below👇

Nearly every summer since 1992, the youth group at St. John Vianney Parish in Kirkland has traveled to Tijuana for a 12-day mission trek.

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