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Holy Rosary Church in Tacoma, which has been closed since last fall when sheetrock fell from the ceiling, will be demolished in accordance with a decree issued August 25 by Archbishop J. Peter Sartain. Photo: Courtesy Holy Rosary Parish

Iconic Tacoma church building to be razed

TACOMA – Holy Rosary Church, which has been a visible sign of faith in Tacoma for nearly a century, will be demolished “due to its unsafe condition,” according to a decree issued August 25 by Archbishop J. Peter Sartain.

An August 21 panel discussion on immigration included (from left) Edwin Ferrera, archdiocesan director of Hispanic ministry; Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio Elizondo; Joe Cotton, director of pastoral care and outreach; and Malou Chavez, deputy director of Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. Photo: Helen McClenahan

Immigration crisis is subject of panel discussion on Facebook Live

SEATTLE – In its first Spanish-language panel discussion broadcast on Facebook Live, leaders from the Archdiocese of Seattle addressed the current immigration crisis with an eye toward dispelling myths and speaking directly to undocumented immigrants in Western Washington.

Jack Ipsen (in the foreground) poses with a ship’s captain and fellow Seattle Seafarers Center interns Ann Marie Jawili, Guy Crumpler and Gabe Maggio (right foreground) during an onboard visit. Photo: Seattle Seafarers Center

Ministry to shipboard crews brings friendship, connection to faith

SEATTLE – When he arrives at the Seattle Seafarers Center, Jack Ipsen checks the list of ships docked that day on the Seattle waterfront.

Members of the Swahili Mass choir from Holy Spirit Parish in Kent sing during an August 10 Mass at Bellarmine Preparatory School in Tacoma. The Mass was part of the 8th annual convention of the Kenya Catholic Community in America. Photo: Anna Irungu

Kenyan Catholics celebrate faith, culture at national convention in Tacoma

TACOMA – An estimated 600 Kenyan Catholics from across the United States gathered at Bellarmine Preparatory School August 8-11 to celebrate their faith and culture.

Prayer vigils August 8 to show solidarity with immigrants, refugees

Prayer vigils August 8 to show solidarity with immigrants, refugees

Catholics around the archdiocese are invited to show solidarity with immigrant and refugee families by joining prayer vigils at St. James Cathedral and seven parish churches on Thursday, August 8.

Korean parish prays Sound Transit will change plans

FIFE – With Sound Transit’s light rail system planned to come through Fife, Father Hyungyu Kim is worried about the impacts to his parish.

Seattle bishops call for ‘common-sense gun regulation’ following mass shootings

SEATTLE – In response to recent mass shootings around the country, the bishops of the Archdiocese of Seattle have issued a statement calling for “common-sense gun regulation” and “more effective means of assisting those with mental illness.”

Young adults create Catholic community through Eastside Disciples

BELLEVUE – Each week at St. Louise de Marillac Parish, a group of young adults with diverse careers gather from around the Eastside to share their common faith and create community.

Calls for compassion after vandalism at cathedral, downtown church

SEATTLE – After a beloved statue of Mary was vandalized at St. James Cathedral, the shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary has reopened with another statue temporarily in the place of honor.