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Faithful Citizenship: The Role of Government
The Catholic Church teaches that all political authority exists to attain the common good, which can only be achieved with the contribution of every citizen.
Faithful Citizenship: Dignity of the Human Person
Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio Elizondo emphasizes how every person, created in the image and likeness of God, has inherent dignity and worth. Discover how this principle informs our approach to social justice, advocacy, and the respect for life at all stages, from conception to natural death
Faithful Citizenship: The Common Good
Human justice can be realized and protected only in community. Indeed, we are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers — a truth that reminds us that the good of one is connected to the good of all
Education Savings Accounts for Catholic School Education
While more states slowly begin to welcome parent choices in their children’s education through specific programs, there are two options in Washington state that could help lower-income parents with Catholic school tuition and other K-12 education expenses.
Vote No on I-2124
Initiative 2124 would amend WA Cares, the state’s long term care program, to allow all workers to opt out of the payroll tax that funds the program.
Approaching The End Of Life As Catholics: Spiritual And Bioethical Principles
We are called to be stewards of the gift of life. This attitude of stewardship defines the way Catholics approach medical decisions, especially at the end of life.
The Inherent Human Dignity of Immigrants and People Living in Poverty
As the election season heats up, the bishops of the WSCC remind us that every person possesses inherent human dignity, including immigrants and those living in poverty.
Our latest Catholic Advocacy Bulletin
Read our Advocacy Bulletin to stay up-to-date on policy issues of importance to Catholics.
Catholic Schools Newsletter Fall/Winter 2024
Check out our newsletter for Catholic school parents, teachers, and administrators.
New WSCC Statement: Faithful and Civil Political Engagement
Read the bishops' newest statement. During this election year, faithful and civil political engagement are particularly important.
2024 Legislative Priorities
The 2024 state legislative session is underway. Check out the WA bishops' 2024 legislative priorities.
Year-Round Advocacy
Check out our resources for year-round advocacy. We have toolkits, advocacy models, and more!
Catholic Guide to Making Good Decisions for End of Life: Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney - 2023
The Bishops of Washington State and the WSCC have prepared this booklet, which has been updated slightly for 2023, as a resource to assist in making choices about health care and in communicating decisions to others.
The Public Policy Voice of the
Bishops of Washington State
The Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC) is the common voice of the Catholic Bishops of the Archdiocese of Seattle, the Diocese of Spokane, and the Diocese of Yakima.
We encourage advocacy in public policy as we work together for the common good to create a society that recognizes the dignity of every human person.
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We engage on a wide spectrum of issues that touch on the protection of human life and the promotion of human dignity.
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