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As faithful citizens, we strive to act with an informed conscience.
2026 WSCC Catholic Advocacy Bulletins
Read the Catholic Advocacy Bulletin to stay up-to-date on policy developments and issues of importance to Catholics across WA State.
Prayer, Sacraments, and Grief Support
Catholic prayers, sacramental guidance, and grief resources for individuals and families experiencing serious illness, the end of life, and the loss of a loved one.
Resources for Caregivers and Families
Practical and spiritual resources to support caregivers, families, and others accompanying a loved one through serious illness.
Facing Serious Illness: Palliative Care and Hospice
Catholic resources to help individuals and families navigate a serious diagnosis, understand palliative and hospice care, and find compassionate support rooted in the dignity of every human life.
2026 WSCC Life. Justice. Peace. Webinars
View and register for all our upcoming 2026 WSCC Life. Justice. Peace. webinars here!
Celebrating 50 Years of Faithful Advocacy
Explore the WSCC’s 50th Anniversary Lookbook and messages from Washington’s bishops reflecting on five decades of Catholic advocacy for life, justice, peace, and the common good.
2026 Catholic Schools Newsletter
This newsletter focuses on legislative issues of particular importance to Catholic Schools and is published three times a year.
2025-2026 Biennium Report
Discover how Catholic teaching is brought into the legislative process through a review of our key challenges and successes on issues impacting the dignity and sanctity of life in Washington state.
“A Well-Ordered Society”: Archbishop Etienne’s New Pastoral Letter
Read Archbishop Paul D. Etienne’s new pastoral letter, issued on January 26, 2026.
Clergy: Answerable to God or State
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.
VIDEO: Approaching The End Of Life As Catholics
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.
Native American Catholic Boarding Schools and Cemeteries Study Report
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.
Bishops’ statement for Feast of the Holy Family
The Washington state bishops on solidarity with immigrants for the Feast of the Holy Family
Being Catholic in the Public Square
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.
Faithful Citizenship: Political Participation
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.
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Lend Your Voice
Joining WSCC's Advocacy Network makes it easy to contact your public officials and keep up-to-date on important issues facing the Washington State Legislature and United States Congress.