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Partners in the Gospel is the next stage of the strategic pastoral planning effort which is taking place across the Archdiocese of Seattle to re-invigorate and renew our local Catholic Church.  Watch the video and learn more about this important initiative.

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Partners in the Gospel - Prayer

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Why do we need Partners in the Gospel?

Today we face many realities that impact parish life and make it difficult to fully live out our mission. This archdiocesan-wide renewal effort will help us better support vibrant, sustainable, mission-focused parish communities across the entire Archdiocese of Seattle.

What is Partners in the Gospel?

Partners in Gospel is the next stage of the strategic pastoral planning effort taking place across the Archdiocese of Seattle to re-invigorate and renew our local Catholic Church. It will bring most parishes together into a new family structure with two or more parishes. The pastor, parish leaders and parishioners will determine how this new family will best join together to carry out the mission of the Church as one parish. 

Journey to Vibrancy

Learn more

After watching the video above, learn more about Partners in the Gospel from the following resources.

Partners Update Newsletter Latest edition 4/27/2023

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Consultative process for parish family configurations has officially begun

Parishioner, Jesus Gomez Sanchez shares his perspective about Partners in the Gospel

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Perpectives on Partners in the Gospel

Father Michael Dion, pastor of St. Michael Parish in Snohomish

Jesus Gomez Sanchez, parishioner at St. Joseph Parish in Vancouver 

Father Mike McDermott, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Tacoma

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Father Carlos Orozco, pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Kent

Rosa Luna, parishioner at St. Pius X in Mountlake Terrace

“Why is Partners in the Gospel necessary? I would simply say that with all of the changes that we're facing today, globally, culturally and within the church, it's very clear the status quo is no longer an option. It's very easy for us to just continue to keep doing the same thing and hoping that things will improve. That's not a strategy to make a difference.”

~ Archbishop Etienne