The Catholic bishops of Washington asked a federal court late yesterday to block a new
state law that forces priests to choose between breaking the sacred seal of confession or facing jail time
before it takes effect on July 27.
The Yakima Diocese All Priest Retreat will be from Monday May 12th through Friday May 16th. Fr. Higuera
will be gone during this time attending this event.
No daily masses will be held. Please call the office for any issues/questions @ 509-674-2531.
"Peace be with all of you!" - the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti.
All daily Masses during this Octave of Easter at St. John the Baptist in Cle Elum and Immaculate Conception in Roslyn, as well as all weekend Masses, will be celebrated and offered for the repose of the soul of our Holy Father, Pope Francis.
Bishop Joseph Tyson instituted the Holy Year of Hope at Saint Paul Cathedral. On the first Tuesday of each month, the Diocese shall offer special Holy Year Masses, including the Jubilee Indulgence.
As has been the custom to support the work of the Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington, all monies collected through Christmas Eve Dec 24th and Christmas Day Dec 25th, go directly to Catholic Charities.
On Sunday December 15th at the 8am Mass at Immaculate Conception, several members of the Mountain Voices Choir will be joining Michael Uribe in the choir assisting during Mass.