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2025 WSCC Catholic Advocacy Bulletins
Read our Advocacy Bulletin to stay up-to-date on policy issues of importance to Catholics.
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.
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.
Faithful Citizenship: Immigration
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.
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: 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
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
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.
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