McCarrick laicized by Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith ordered this week the laicization of Theodore McCarrick, a former cardinal and archbishop emeritus of Washington, D.C.
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Local Catholics pray, learn, advocate at national social ministry gathering
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A dozen Catholics from around Washington state joined “Team Catholic” in the nation’s capital for the annual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering, which included visiting members of Congress to advocate for the poor and vulnerable.
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.
Pope Francis: There is no ‘I’ in the Our Father
VATICAN CITY – One’s prayer should always be a dialogue with God with charitable consideration for others’ needs, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Pope Francis approves canonization of John Henry Newman
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis Wednesday approved the canonization of Blessed John Henry Newman, a Roman Catholic cardinal, scholar and founder of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in England.
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.
Catholics talk social justice, pro-life issues with lawmakers on Catholic Advocacy Day
OLYMPIA – From the importance of more resources for the homeless and mentally ill to parental notification for abortions, Catholics from around the archdiocese lobbied their legislators for fair and just policies February 7.