Office
of the Archbishop 206-382-4886 The Archbishop exercises pastoral responsibility and spiritual leadership for the entire Church in Western Washington by preaching, teaching, and overseeing celebration of the liturgy and sacraments, and by administering the temporal affairs of the Archdiocese.
Auxiliary Bishop Most Rev. Eusebio Elizondo, DD., JCD
Auxiliary Bishop Most Rev. Joseph J. Tyson, DD.
Provides accounting services to Chancery departments, the Archdiocesan Endowment Fund and the Annual Catholic Appeal. Also acts as information resource for parishes regarding payroll taxes.
Assists the Archbishop in managing the business and financial affairs of the Archdiocese, including fundraising, property and construction, and parish financial services.
Plans, coordinates, and executes the Archdiocesan Annual Catholic
Appeal which provides financial resources for many ministries and
services throughout the Archdiocese. Where
does your money go?
Assists the Archbishop in providing communications and interactive relationships with religious communities of men and women living and serving in ministries in the Archdiocese.
Provides approximately 150,000 bed nights each year for homeless men, women, and children and provides access to medical attention, alcohol and drug treatment, and job counseling. In addition, AHA is responsible for 1,400 units of permanent low-income housing. AHA also resettles nearly 300 refugees from around the world.
Collects, organizes, preserves and makes available for research materials that relate to the history of the Catholic Church in the Pacific Northwest. Assures the retention and appropriate disposition of active and inactive records of the Chancery and is a resource to parishes, schools, and faith communities regarding active and historical records.
Catholic cemeteries are signs of hope that provide a place for prayer and witness to our belief in the resurrection promised through Jesus Christ. This ministry is extended through the education of parishioners concerning pre-arrangement planning, and scheduled opportunities for prayer. ACC also serves as a resource to parishes regarding funeral and burial related issues.
Administers lay and priest health, welfare, and pension plans for the Catholic Church in thePacific Northwest. Benefits for chancery employees.
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington is the largest local private provider of assistance to the poor and vulnerable in the State of Washington. It includes 12 family centers located throughout Western Washington, a Long Term Care system, and the Archdiocesan Housing Authority. CCS/AHA annually serves tens of thousands of persons through more than 70 programs, including emergency shelter, free meals, assisted living, family support, child care, counseling, low-income housing, pregnancy support, foster care and refugee assistance. CCS/AHA utilizes all the resources available in each community to nourish self sufficiency.
Provides oversight and planning of standards, policies, and programs of Catholic Faith Formation for all lay ministers and the faithful of the Archdiocese and implements programs for clergy and lay ministers. The Office of Catholic Faith Formation includes Cultural and Ethnic Faith Formation, Lay Ecclesial Ministry Library Media Center, and Parish and School Faith Formation departments.
Solicits individual donations to provide the financial resources needed to fund priority projects or needs identified by the Archbishop.
The official publication of the Archdiocese informs, educates, inspires and challenges people to live the fullness of their Catholic faith.
Provides administrative, academic, and fundraising support for Catholic Schools, grades K-12. Raises awareness of the mission and contribution of Catholic Schools within both the Archdiocese and the public sector.
Offers athletic, summer camping, environmental education, and retreat programs for Catholic youth. Also rents camps for various retreats and meetings.
Assists the Archbishop in delegated administrative and canonical functions as well as information and knowledge management services.
Provides for the overall coordination of Chancery services and provides support services to the operation of the Chancery. Provides assistance to the Moderator of the Curia and is responsible for information technology and services. The Office of Chancery Operations and Planning includes Pastoral Planning and Research Services, Events Planning Department, Information Technology and Services, and Internal Support Services.
Plans programs for new priests, new pastors, and the ongoing formation of priests and deacons. Publishes "The Whetstone" and through the Vicar for Clergy recommends sabbatical applicants to the Archbishop.
Assists the Archbishop with communicating the views of the Archdiocese on public issues and concerns, as well as news of the Church throughout the Archdiocese.
A service of the Office of Parishes & Faith Communities providing for the pastoral care of victims of violent crimes and their families and the incarcerated and their families.
A service of the Office of Catholic Faith Formation which plans and develops formation programs responsive to issues of enculturation, with a significant focus on Hispanic Ministry.
A service of the Office of Parishes & Faith Communities providing pastoral care of cultural and ethnic communities by assessing needs, developing resources, and coordinating responses. Cultural and ethnic communities served include: African, African American, Black, Asian Pacific American, European, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American.
Prepares and evaluates candidates for the diaconate through an integrated program of academic, pastoral, and spiritual formation.
Assists the Archbishop in the assessment, support, and placement of men preparing for the diaconate in the Archdiocese.
Assists the Archbishop in the placement, support and development of deacons in their personal lives and pastoral assignments.
A service of the Office of Parishes & Faith Communities providing training, resources, and support to pastors, parish staffs, consultative leadership, and persons with disabling conditions. Signed Masses (ASL Interpretation).
Serves parishes, schools, and the Chancery by offering conflict resolution services for employment-related disputes.
Provides educational programs for parishes and faith communities and promotes events and activities that further the Church's teachings on Christian Unity and Interfaith Dialogue.
A department of the Office of Chancery Operations and Planning which organizes, plans and implements major Archdiocesan events. Events.
Assists the Archbishop in supporting ordained, religious, and lay ministers and employees. Implements and administers lay personnel policies, compensation plans for ordained ministers and religious and lay employees and ministerial responsibility training for all diocesan employees and volunteers. Administers the workers compensation program for ordained and lay personnel.
A department of the Office of Chancery Operations and Planning which provides systems support, maintenance, consulting, and training for Chancery personnel on information technology equipment, network, and software. Acts as the focal point for all technology related matters for the Chancery and the Archdiocese.
A department of the Office of Chancery Operations and Planning which manages and maintains all mail, copy, telephone, and main reception functions of the Chancery.
A recorded telephone message announcing job openings in the Archdiocese. Job Information
A service of the Office of Parishes & Faith Communities providing educational and policy resources to parishes and faith communities in the area of Catholic Social Teaching.
A service of the Office of Catholic Faith Formation responsible for adult faith formation, policy development, formation, and certification programs for lay ecclesial ministers. Oversees programs for young adults and campus ministry. Serves as the Archbishop's liaison to lay associations.
A service of the Office of Parishes & Faith Communities providing training and support to pastors, parish staffs, and consultative leadership through a variety of leadership development resources. Services include pastoral council, finance council, and commission training and formation. Seeks to assist parishes in ensuring cultural and ethnic inclusion.
A service of the Office of Catholic Faith Formation providing print and audio-visual resource materials related to the local Church and reference services for parishes, schools and organizations.
The Liturgy Office extends the ministry of the Archbishop as moderator of the liturgical life of the Archdiocese of Seattle. The responsibilities of the Liturgy Office include: the implementation of universal and particular norms for the Roman Rite; the direction and preparation of all episcopal liturgies; the formation and education of liturgical ministers; consultation on all church building and renovation projects; and directing the work of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission. Liturgy FAQ.
Educates Catholics to the needs of the Church throughout the world and raises funds for evangelization, relief, and development. Represents Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, and the Pontifical Mission societies.
The Palisades Retreat and Faith Formation Center provides a regular calendar of retreats for men, women, singles and couples each year. It is the primary site used by the Archdiocese for leadership training programs. The facilities are also available for use by parishes, Catholic groups and organizations, as well as other non-profit organizations, for day, evening or overnight gatherings. Retreat Center Calendar. Map and Directions.
A service of the Office of Catholic Faith Formation which develops policy standards for curriculum and instruction for grades K-12 in both parishes and schools. Oversees catechetical formation and certification. Supervises Youth Ministry and the Library Media Center.
Assists parishes and faith communities in all phases of financial management and operations. Operates Archdiocesan savings and loan system and is responsible for the Archdiocesan insurance programs. Facilitates stock donations for parishes and schools.
Assists parishes in fostering stewardship as a way of life among their parishioners. Conducts efforts such as a parish sacrificial giving campaign as well as time and talent campaigns.
Assists the Archbishop in ensuring for the pastoral care of parishes and faith communities by serving pastors, staffs, and consultative leadership. Collaborates with Chancery offices and staff in assessing needs, developing resources, and coordinating responses. Coordinates ministry resources in the six areas of Criminal Justice Ministry Resources, Cultural and Ethnic Ministry Resources, Disability Ministry Resources, Justice and Peace Ministry Resources, Leadership and Transition Ministry Resources, and Pastoral Care of the Sick & Dying Ministry Resources.
A service of the Office of Parishes & Faith Communities providing training and support to pastors, parish staffs, consultative leadership, and other individuals through a variety of pastoral care resources.
A department of the Office of Chancery Operations and Planning
which provides planning and research services to Archdiocesan
councils and deaneries and research services to individual parishes
and faith communities. Oversees long-range planning projects for the
Archbishop.
Pastoral
and Sacramental Policies
Assists individuals in making planned gifts to the Archdiocese, parishes, and agencies through wills, gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and other appropriate instruments. Provides wills, tax planning, and estate management seminars at parishes.
Assists the Archbishop in the placement, support, and development of priests in their personal lives and pastoral assignments.
Facilitates construction projects, property purchases and sales, easements, real property taxes, tax exemption, property management and maintenance, leases, and asbestos and hazardous materials matters.
Assists the Archbishop in the assessment, support, and placement of men preparing for the priesthood in the Archdiocese.
Conducts stewardship, fundraising, development, and planned giving services for the Archdiocese and parishes.
The Seattle Metropolitan Tribunal assists Pastors and other offices in their pastoral care to the married and divorced. The Tribunal, in accordance with the judicial and administrative procedures as required by the Code of Canon Law, examines prior marriages in order to clarify the parties' marital status and determine their freedom to remarry in the Catholic Church. The Tribunal also provides any canonical services, such as rescripts, decrees and dispensations needed as part of the pre-marriage investigation.
Assists the Archbishop in providing oversight and coordination of services and programs that promote and support the development of priests, seminarians, deacons, deacon candidates, and vocations to the priesthood and diaconate.
Assists the Archbishop in providing oversight and integration of educational programs for the clergy and faithful of the Archdiocese through coordinating the operations of the Office of Catholic Faith Formation, Catholic Schools Department, and programs of seminary and deacon candidate formation.
Promotes and identifies potential vocations to the diaconate and priesthood in the Archdiocese.
Creates and maintains the official website of the Archdiocese, as well as the Archdiocesan intranet.
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