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All young adults are invited to join us on April 21st at Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub for an evening of faith, fellowship, and meaningful conversation. Bishop Frank Schuster will lead us in exploring thought-provoking topics that connect our Catholic faith to everyday life.

The parish offices will be closed at all locations for the Easter holiday on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6. They will reopen on Tuesday, April 7.

Dear Friends in Christ, Many stories we watch on cable television or internet streaming channels are told over a series of different episodes that, at times, will continue over many seasons. The Catholic Christian narrative has done this for centuries in its celebration of the climactic moments in the life of Jesus in his suffering, death, and resurrection. Continue reading...

Twice a year, parishioners volunteer a Saturday, form a work party, and help a local homeowner in need. Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit organization, finds low-income homeowners who wish to age in place but need repairs to make their homes safe, warm, and functional. Continue reading...

Dear Friends in Christ, While speaking at Mass this week to some of our students at St. Catherine’s School, I told them something that caught them by surprise. The celebration of Holy Week, which culminates in Easter, is more important than Christmas. Continue reading...

Get ready to rise, lead, and grow in your faith! Join us for Ascend, a transformative youth leadership retreat designed to inspire and form faith-filled leaders. Date: July 27-29, 2026 Location: Archbishop Brunet Retreat Center Learn more...

As we look toward 2027, we are thrilled to begin preparing for World Youth Day, one of the most monumental global celebrations of our Catholic faith. Millions of young people gather from every corner of the world to pray, learn, encounter the Holy Father, and witness the universal Church in an extraordinary way. Continue reading...

Honoring our tradition, we will take up a collection on Holy Thursday, which will go entirely to the poor through our St. Vincent de Paul ministry. Please take time to prayerfully consider what you would like to share and drop it in the basket at the Holy Thursday Mass. Thank you for taking care of one another in this way.

Dear Friends in Christ, One of the current affairs uniting worldwide Catholic leaders is the church’s solidarity with the plight of immigrants throughout the world. From Pope Leo XIV to the U.S. Bishops, our church leadership stands together in affirming the Catholic position on the treatment of immigrants throughout the world, including the United States.

As our NE Seattle Catholic Community continues to grow as one parish family, we are adjusting parish office hours to better support collaboration and service across all locations. Continue reading...

Dear Friends in Christ, The three schools in our family of parishes are actively engaged in registering new and returning students for the 26-27 academic year. In addition to enrollment contracts, families receive a schedule of key dates for the next school year so they can mark significant occasions on their family calendars. Continue reading...

Families looking to complete school volunteer hours can do so right here in our parish community. Volunteering at your parish is a wonderful way to serve, connect with others, and support the life of the Church while also fulfilling required school service hours. Continue reading...

Volunteers needed at our Sunday night Mass at Assumption. Click to learn more.

Dear Friends in Christ, I have been blessed to live through the pontificates of several popes in the Roman Catholic Church. The word “pontiff” means bridge builder. Both Popes John XXIII and Paul VI offered special encouragement to the church and world of their times. They had lived through two world wars and experienced the spread of the “Cold War” and its escalation of weapons of mass destruction. Continue reading...

Join Fr. Bill Heric for a memorable pilgrimage to Ireland next fall, October 7–16, 2026. This beautiful journey includes overnights in Dublin, Kilkenny, Dingle, Knock, and Galway City, along with visits to many of Ireland’s most beloved spiritual and historic sites. Highlights include touring Kilkenny Castle, celebrating Mass at St. Brigid of Kildare, visiting the Basilica at Knock, and experiencing Ireland's rich faith, culture, and stunning landscapes. Continue reading...

Our parish buildings don’t run themselves. Behind every welcoming church and gathering space is a team working hard each day to keep things running smoothly. This week, we offer our heartfelt thanks to our incredible Facilities Team: Jakob Pruss, Omial Alfred, and Kenny Kahaloa.

We are excited to announce that 3rd Grade 3v3 Basketball is now open for registration! We will have a boys and girls team. This is a fantastic opportunity for our youngest athletes to build skills, grow in confidence, and simply enjoy the game with friends in a positive, Christ-centered environment. Continue reading...

Mark your calendar for Friday, March 27, at 5:30 pm and join us at Assumption Parish for our Annual Fish Fry! Enjoy a delicious fish dinner, great company, and a fun evening with your parish family. It’s a beloved tradition and a wonderful way to gather during Lent. Continue reading...