Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Italy - Aug 20 - Sept 4, 2025. Click for brochure and more details.

Parish Family #1 - Installation Mass on Lopez Island in December, can be viewed here. https://youtu.be/E7Ge0l1xo74

The Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC), comprised of the five Catholic Bishops of Washington state, commissioned a study of all diocesan archival records available in the Archdiocese of Seattle, Diocese of Yakima and Diocese of Spokane documenting Catholic boarding schools serving primarily Native American children, and their related cemeteries. Click to read more.

The Archdiocese is celebrating a Jubilee Year! We want to call your attention to the Jubilee Year that began Dec. 24 when Pope Francis opened the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica. He declared a Jubilee of Hope, which the Catholic Church will celebrate through Jan. 6, 2026. There will be 4 locations of Special Masses in our Archdiocese. Click for more details and information.

Everyone is invited to attend the Simbang Gabi Mass and Celebration on Friday, Dec 20th starting at 5pm. This is a festive, colorful and prayerful Advent celebration. This Filipino tradition ushers in Simbang Gabi, a novena of nine Masses meant to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. A reception will follow in the FAC hall.

St Mary - 9:00am and 6:00pm(w/incense), St. Paul - 12:00 Noon. This is a Holy Day of Obligation and the Blessed Virgin Mary is the patroness of the United States.

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 - join us at St. Mary, Anacortes for Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration - Mass, food, and entertainment! Mass starts at 6pm and the fiesta will follow in the FAC. All are welcome!

Besides Christmas, there are many opportunities to spiritually nourish you in December! Mark your calendars now of the many Masses and celebrations.

Please join us for Christmas and New Year's! All Masses are at St. Mary, Anacortes.

Read the Archbishop's letter on Unity

Give to Neighbors in Need! Due to the recent national disasters, Catholic Charities is running a special collection for relief efforts. 100% of funds raised go to local Catholic Charities agencies helping displaced and suffering members of their communities. If you don't want to give online, checks may be mailed to CCUSA, 2050 Ballenger Ave, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314 or contact them for other tax-deductible ways to give by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800-919-9338.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at St. James Cathedral, Seattle WA - 11:00am Mass and reception to follow. All are welcome to attend!

We are blessed!! The arm of St. Jude will be visiting St. Mary parish on Thursday, Sept 26th. All are welcome to join in venerating the relic and for Mass. Veneration will be from 2pm-9pm (Mass at 6:00pm w/incense).

Oct 3-5, 2024 Clothing, shoes. books and puzzles, tools, material, craft supplies, kids corner, home decor, art and collectibles, Christmas decor and sooo much more!

Whether you are Catholic or non-Catholic, have you ever had questions about the faith?

CANCELLED - Have you ever wanted to go on a pilgrimage? You have an opportunity this year to join Father Straz as you visit Italy & Croatia from October 9-25! You'll visit places such as Pompei, Rome, Medjugore, Zagreb, and so much more!

This document, The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church, was developed by the Committee on Doctrine of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). It was approved by the full body of the USCCB at its November 2021 General Meeting and has been authorized for publication.

Every Movement needs a Moment, Come Holy Spirit! Last month was a historical moment in the church in America and the legacy of the Catholic Church, with the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years! If you would like to listen to some inspiring speakers from the Conference, watch here!

Seattle, July 12, 2024 – Today King County Superior Court Judge Michael Scott ruled that the attorney general does not have legal authority to enforce a subpoena against the Archdiocese of Seattle, specifically noting that the religious exemption in the Charitable Trust Act stands. READ MORE

In preparation for tomorrow’s hearing with the Attorney General, please read the 2 letters from the Archdiocese. This is your opportunity to understand the issue at hand. The AG hearing is public and will begin at 1:30pm, July 12th. After the hearing, we will issue a post-hearing statement.