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A look ahead at this week's Vatican sex-abuse meeting

McCarrick laicized by Pope Francis

Crash repairs complete, St. Vincent de Paul’s Burien thrift store reopens

Pope Francis approves canonization of John Henry Newman

Fulcrum Foundation seeks donations after snow causes cancellation of gala fundraiser

Catholics talk social justice, pro-life issues with lawmakers on Catholic Advocacy Day

Crash repairs complete, St. Vincent de Paul’s Burien thrift store reopens

BURIEN – After being closed more than two months after a car crashed into the building, the Burien St. Vincent de Paul thrift stored has reopened.

Snow increases need at CCS shelters; closes parishes, St. Vincent de Paul food bank
The cold and continuing snow accumulations of the past week in parts of Western Washington have increased the demand for day and overnight shelter, and caused some parishes and schools to cancel activities, classes and even Sunday Masses.
Fulcrum Foundation seeks donations after snow causes cancellation of gala fundraiser
SEATTLE – After the February 8 winter storm caused the Fulcrum Foundation to cancel its annual Celebration of Light fundraising gala for Catholic schools, supporters responded by donating more than $235,000 online in less than 48 hours.

What you can learn from the elderly

Have you ever received an unexpected message from a friend, maybe a text message or a voicemail that made your day, or even led you to change your outlook on life? This happened to me last month, in the middle of SEEK 2019, the annual conference of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students.

Sister Constance Veit

Adventure by Catholic terms: ‘You were made for greatness’
All afternoon I had been hunkered over my MacBook, perched above a frozen lake and watching the sun cast pink into the clouds. I was thinking about what lay dormant and all the possibility below, waiting to thaw. My task at hand: editing a cover story about three Catholic families who had taken radical leaps of faith. One couple moved to…
Reflections of a first-time ‘marcher’
The 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae seemed like an auspicious year to attend the Mass for Life and the Washington State March for Life for the first time. I am grateful that I was able to finally attend.

A sweet and sour dish inspired by Our Lady of Lourdes

Merry Christmas and happy new year! About this time in the Christmas season I am reminded of the crèche my brother used to set up in his yard. Among streets lined with bins heaped with discarded trees and remnants of gift wrap, the Magi would continue their journey across the yard with precious gifts in hand, each day bringing them...

The generosity and joy of St. Nicholas
Make a miter centerpiece in honor of this bishop who reminds us to care for the poor
A soup for holy souls
Giving thanks for the great gift of community