Life. Justice. Peace.

Read our Advocacy Bulletin to stay up-to-date on policy issues of importance to Catholics.

Save the dates for our upcoming 2025 webinar series.

Read Archbishop Etienne's statement upon the Governor's signing of SB 5375 making clergy in WA state mandatory reporters of abuse with no exemption for the privileged communication between priest and penitent during the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  Also, listen to Archbishop's interview on Sacred Heart Radio.

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.

As a first step in a journey to truth, the WSCC commissioned and shared the results of an independent study of archival records related to boarding schools and associated cemeteries in Washington state with impacted Tribes.

The Washington state bishops on solidarity with immigrants for the Feast of the Holy Family

Being Catholic in the Public Square begins with faith formation. Learn more about the social doctrine of the Catholic Church and forming our consciences to effectively put our faith into action through political engagement.

Participation in our political processes is part of our Gospel call. Politics is about designing the structures through which citizens are able to access basic needs and exercise our rights. As Catholics following Jesus' commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves, we vote and engage in advocacy to ensure all of our neighbors are able to live fully human lives.

In this video, Bishop Schuster shares the Catholic Church’s call to “welcome the stranger.” Learn about the Church’s stance on caring for immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers, and the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform that offers a fair path to citizenship, family reunification, and just policies at the borders.

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.

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

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

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.