Parish Profiles

St. Mary of the Valley, Monroe Majority-Hispanic parish will host archdiocesan men’s conference during centennial	View
Sacred Heart, Tacoma Largely Hispanic parish celebrates centennial (Sept 13)	View

St. Michael, Snohomish 125-year-old parish had a rough start - first five pastors were basically run out of town (Dec 8)	View
Immaculate Conception, Arlington Relationship with church in Kenya is at heart of outreach (Nov 10)	View
St. Leo the Great, Tacoma Inspired by Ignatian spirituality and structured around eight commissions, St. Leo’s is community where many are actively involved (Oct 27)	View
All Saints, Puyallup Puyallup parish reaches out to wider community with ministries of service and entertainment (Sept 29)	View
St. Vincent de Paul, Federal Way Family-friendly parish celebrates 50 years (Sept 15)	View
St. Joseph, Vancouver Vancouver parish and school share special bond (Sept 1)	View
St. Joachim Mission, Lummi Reservation Mission church among oldest in archdiocese (Aug 11)	View
St. Stephen the Martyr, Renton Renton parish dedicated to both prayer and service (June 9)	View
St. Joseph, Tacoma St. Joseph's and its quaint little church steeped in history (May 12)	View
St. Francis of Assisi, Burien Large and growing school a driver of St. Francis of Assisi’s outreach to community (April 7)	View
Queen of Angels, Port Angeles Plympic Penninsula faith community strives for holiness amis its many ministries (Mar 10)	View
Our Lady of Fatima a beacon in Magnolia district Close-knit parish reaches out to greater community through ministries and music program (February 24)	View
St. Joseph, Chehalis Flood waters and economic struggles haven't kept parishioners from responding with their time and treasure. (February 10)	View
Our Lady of Mount Virgin, Seattle Onetime beacon of Italian community also shines for Laotian and Chinese Catholics (January 13)	View

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Bothell Parish that opened home for homeless pregnant women has history of involvement (March 18)	View
St. Mary, Anacortes St. Mary's marks parish centennial (August 12)	View
Sacred Heart, Bellevue City's oldest Catholic community marks 100-year history with additions to school, pastoral services center as it seeks to fulfill role as 'downtown parish' (September 16)	View
St. Frances Cabrini, Lakewood Building unity and educating children are emphases at St. Frances Cabrini Parish (September 30)	View
Sacred Heart, Battle Ground Sacred Heart Parish and its two missions each have 100-year histories (October 14)	View
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Seattle People are drawn to Our Lady of Guadalupe by its down-to-earth style, spiritual programs and strong liturgies and school	View

Mary Queen of Peace, Sammamish Youthful faith community concentrates its resources on youth ministry and social outreach - Nov 26	View
Holy Rosary, Seattle With outreach programs in their own backyard and overseas, parishioners have plenty to keep them busy - Sep 17	View
St. Paul, Seattle South Seattle parish has been a place of pilgrimage during Year of St. Paul - Jun 25	View
St. Rose de Viterbo, Longview At home and aborad, St. Rose de Viterbo community a symbol of charity and Catholisism - Jun 11	View
St. Ann, Tacoma St. Ann Parish will nearly double in size when the Vietnamese community begins celebrating Sunday Mass there is July - May 28	View
St. Francis, Friday Harbor Small, multi-island parish with long history has been enriched by recent arrival of Hispanic community - May 14	View
St. Mary, Marysville Food and clothing banks were started in a community that strives to make newcomers welcome - Apr 30	View
St. Patrick, Seattle A community willing to stick its neck out for a worthy cause - Mar 19	View
St. Mary, Seattle Urban parish with long history of social activism maintains its traditions with food bank, immigration and environmental efforts - Mar 5	View
Visitation, Tacoma Visitation is asapting to its new home in Southeast Tacoma cluster of parishes - Feb 19	View
St. Olaf, Poulsbo With recent influx of young Hispanic Catholics, pastor says parish strives to be a family-friendly community - Feb 5	View
Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bremerton With deep roots and giving spirit, faith community os part of Bremerton past and future (January 22)	View
Sts. Peter and Paul, Aberdeen; St. Margaret of Scotland, Seattle; Sts. Peter and Paul, Tacoma Ministry to Polish community dates back to 1892 (January 8)	View

St. Monica, Mercer Island Perpetual adoration parish provides spiritual and physical nourishment to island and beyond - Nov 13	View
St. James, Vancouver Former cathedral church gets makeover and restores its traditional beauty after more than a century of use - Oct 30	View
St. Joseph Mission, Kalama Close-knit Kalama faith community continues to build on long, proud history - Oct 16	View
St. Anne, Seattle Vibrant Community propelled by longtime families and newcomers - Oct 2	View
St. Gabrial, Port Orchard Diverse St. Gabrial community has nonded through capital campaign - Sep 18	View
Holy Family, Kirkland Welcoming and generous, parish community is like a second home to many - Sep 4	View
St. Anthony, Renton After more than a century, parish maintains a youthful vitality by engaging entire community in prayer and hospitality - Aug 21	View
St. Madeleine Sophie, Bellevue Faith formation, outreach to people in needlocally and overseas among hallmarks of this parish - Jul 24	View
St. Barbara, Black Diamond Ministries and social event, foster community - Jul 10	View
St. Edward, Shelton Highlighted by a flower-bedecked procession and blessing ceremony, St. Edward's marked mailestone on journey to replace aging church - May 15	View
Blessed Sacrament, Seattle Special events scheduled to celebrate special ministry in the University District - Apr 17	View
Holy Family, Auburn Faith community famed for Holiday Bazaar enters second century reaching out to diverse populations - Mar 6	View
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Woodinville Parish finds sanctuary in truck driving school and transforms it into worship space using furnishings and statues from other parishes - Feb 21	View
Newman Catholic Campus Ministry at WWU, Bellingham Campus ministry provides place for students who are away from home to stay in touch with their faith and make new friends - Feb 7	View

Our Lady of Mount Virgin Though challenged by language differences, members take seriously their call to evangelize - Nov 15	View
St. Joseph, Sequim With outreach program and other ministries, parish is responding to Olympic Penninsula growth - Nov 1	View
Newman Center (University of Washington), Seattle UW Newman center a parish home for students away from home - Oct 4	View
Sacred Heart, Bellingham The parish, former home to many Slavic Fairhaven fishing families, has experienced a century of growth spurred by immigration - Sep 20	View
St. Jerome, Ocean Shores Parish offers warm weelcome on state's windy coast - Jun 14	View
St. Hubert, Langley With their parish hall, Langley Parish has a lot to celebrate - May 31	View
St. Joseph, Seattle Community that proved its mettle during Depression draws from neighborhood snf beyond to share talents - May 3	View
St. Joseph, Ferndale; St. Anne, Blaine; St. Joachim, Lummi Diverse population in tri-church community take pride in their history and outreach to youth - Apr 19	View
St. John Mary Vianney, Kirkland Hosted Tent City twice and maintains local, regional and international outreach programs - Mar 22	View
Sacred Heart, Enumclaw Parishioners filled with gratitude for God's blessings - Mar 8	View
St. Louise, Bellevue A living example of Vatican II. Community exemplifies diversity, ecumenism and outreach - Feb 22	View
St. Philip, Woodland Established 57 years ago, parish is a source of great spiritual growth - Feb 8	View
Christ the King, Seattle Iglesia de Cristo Rey: A community full of joy and hope - Jan 25	View
St. Cecilia, Stanwood A welcoming environment for new families - Jan 11	View

Holy Trinity, Bremerton Parish serves diverse community and prepares for expansion project - Nov 16	View
Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Tacoma Parish known for its pastoral care extends outreach - Nov 2	View
St. Chalres Borromeo, Tacoma Tacoma parish's priority include outreach to poor and Catholic School - Oct 19	View
St. Edward, Seattle Faith community has immigrant roots - Oct 5	View
St. Patrick, Dockton Chapel designation marks start of restoration effort - Sep 21	View
St. Benedict, Seattle Seattle parish plays prominent role in Wallingford history - Jul 27	View
St. Jude, Redmond Family spirituality, meals for the needy and more - Jun 29	View
Our Lady of Lourdes, Seattle; St. Thomas, Tukwila Faith communities of support and gratitude - Jun 8	View
St. Joseph, Elma; St. John, Montesano Parish and mission serve several rural communities in Grays Harbor County - May 18	View
St. Philomena, Des Moines Commitment to faith, love of God, love of neighbor - May 11	View
Holy Disciples, Puyallup Members work to realize the reign of God - Apr 27	View
Holy Cross, Tacoma A community of graciousness and generosity - Apr 6	View
St. Rita of Cascia, Tacoma With Italian roots, this parish was established in 1922 - Mar 30	View
Assumption, Seattle We are called to sacrificial giving as a way of life - Mar 23	View
Holy Spirit, Kent It's about faith, culture and a welcoming spirit - Mar 16	View
St. Mary, Centralia Reaching out with love and service - Mar 9	View
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Seattle Members cherish and support each other - Mar 2	View
St. Bernadette, Seattle No one becomes anonymous in this "not-too-big, not-too-small" parish - Feb 23	View
Blessed Sacrament, Seattle Evangelization, encouragement, support - Feb 16	View
St. Vincent de Paul, Federal Way Parish has a ministry of community spirit - Feb 2	View
St. Thomas More, Lynnwood A diverse community of prayer and service - Feb 9	View
Skagit Valley Immaculate Conception, Mount Vernon; St. Charles, Burlington; Sacred Heart, La Conner; Immaculate Heart of Mary; Sedro Woolley; St. Catherine, Concrete - Jan 26	View
St. Theresa, Federal Way A great tool in exercising and living our faith - Jan 19	View