Northwest Catholic staff wins seven national awards
SEATTLE – The staff of Northwest Catholic received seven Catholic Press Awards, including three first-place honors, during the 2020 Catholic Media Conference. The awards were announced July 2.
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‘Uplifting’ remodel of St. Anne Church receives international award
SEATTLE – The remodel that reimagined St. Anne Church and inspires its congregation has won an international Religious Art & Architecture award for local architect Stephen Lee.
Pope at pallium Mass: World needs more prayer, less complaints
VATICAN CITY – Some people always will want to destroy unity and stifle prophets, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
Bellingham parishioners advocate globally through local CRS chapter
BELLINGHAM – Local Catholics are writing to elected officials and newspapers, advocating for those in need around the world through a new initiative of Catholic Relief Services.
Bishops urge Congress to address better police training, accountability
WASHINGTON – The chairmen of three U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ committees have called for “better practices for formation and accountability for police” in a joint letter to all members of Congress.
Olympia parish forming new COVID-19 support group
OLYMPIA – People suffering stress caused by COVID-19’s restrictions, job losses and remote learning — or the death of a loved one from the virus — will soon be able to turn to a new grief support program at St. Michael Parish.
Indoor Masses can increase capacity under governor’s revised rules
SEATTLE – Changes in the governor’s COVID-19 reopening plan announced June 18 mean more parishes around the archdiocese will soon be able to resume indoor Masses with more than 50 people in attendance.