OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: 
A PARISH WITH OPEN ARMS & CARING HEARTS

Towards the end of this year’s legislative session, the Washington State Legislature passed a bill (SB5375) making all clergy mandatory reporters of abuse, with no exemptions for the privileged communication between priest and penitent during the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This means that by Washington State Law, Catholic clergy are now required to violate the seal of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, better known to many as confession. On Friday, May 2, 2025, Governor Ferguson signed the bill into law. This weekend at Mass, the first reading was from the Acts of the Apostles. After the apostles were arrested and thrown into jail for preaching the name of Jesus Christ, St. Peter responds to the Sanhedrin: “We must obey God rather than men.” (Acts 5:29) This is our stance now in the face of this new law. Catholic clergy may not violate the seal of confession – or they will be excommunicated from the Church. All Catholics must know and be assured that their confessions remain sacred, secure, confidential and protected by the law of the Church...CLICK TO READ MORE

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We remain steadfast in our commitment to our immigrant brothers and sisters who deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. As Christians, we do not separate our love for God from our love of neighbor, regardless of their immigration status: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me” (Mt 25:35)...CLICK TO READ MORE