Paul Etienne Archives

Washington bishops say priests won’t comply with new law requiring them to break Seal of Confession

Seattle Abp. Paul Etienne, speaking for the state Catholic conference, said ‘priests cannot comply with this law if the knowledge of abuse is obtained during the Sacrament of Reconciliation.’

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Matt Lamb

• May 6, 2025

Archdiocese of Seattle selling four properties to ‘green’ developers who want to ‘reset’ society

The aim of the sale, as explained by the Archdiocese, is to ‘create an inspiring carbon-neutral community that enhances the future of the First Hill neighborhood, while also supporting the continued mission of the Catholic Church.’

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Apr 14, 2022Apr 14, 2022

Some US bishops warn proposed Eucharistic document, Communion ban for abortion supporters ‘does not reflect’ the Gospel

The loudest dissenting voices included Cardinals Blase Cupich, Wilton Gregory and Joseph Tobin.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Jun 18, 2021Jul 30, 2021

Coronavirus mayhem: Churches closed, travel restricted, schools shuttered, sports suspended

Governments' and local churches' response to the outbreak are being felt worldwide.

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Dorothy Cummings McLean

• Mar 12, 2020Jun 18, 2021

US archbishop bans all public masses due to coronavirus

The archbishop’s decision comes after the Washington governor prohibited gatherings of more than 250 people.

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Martin Bürger

• Mar 12, 2020Jun 18, 2021

US archbishop forbids priests banning Communion on tongue as response to Coronavirus

Archdiocese of Portland: 'Communion on the tongue or in the hand pose a more or less equal risk'

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Paul Smeaton

• Mar 5, 2020Jun 18, 2021

Bishop places principal on leave after students, parents protest ousting of gay ‘married’ teachers

The Archdiocese of Seattle placed Mike Prato on leave and won't say whether he's being paid during this time.

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Claire Chretien

• Feb 28, 2020Jun 18, 2021

Seattle bishops’ response to suicide caused grave scandal, not just ‘confusion’

The blessing Robert Fuller received before his suicide was a case of grave scandal. To call it 'confusion' is unworthy of successors to the apostles.

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Phil Lawler

• Aug 30, 2019Jul 30, 2021

UPDATED: Seattle bishops double-down that priest ‘did not know’ he was blessing man about to kill himself

Social media posts show that Robert Fuller had been loudly, publicly planning his suicide for some time, with fellow parishioners' knowledge.

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Dorothy Cummings McLean

• Aug 28, 2019Jun 18, 2021

Archbishop: US Bishops ‘have lost the trust of many of our priests and people’

'This is not a moment to bury our heads in the sand.'

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Lisa Bourne

• Aug 4, 2018Jun 18, 2021

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Washington bishops say priests won’t comply with new law requiring them to break Seal of Confession

Archdiocese of Seattle selling four properties to ‘green’ developers who want to ‘reset’ society

Some US bishops warn proposed Eucharistic document, Communion ban for abortion supporters ‘does not reflect’ the Gospel

Coronavirus mayhem: Churches closed, travel restricted, schools shuttered, sports suspended

US archbishop bans all public masses due to coronavirus

US archbishop forbids priests banning Communion on tongue as response to Coronavirus

Bishop places principal on leave after students, parents protest ousting of gay ‘married’ teachers

Seattle bishops’ response to suicide caused grave scandal, not just ‘confusion’

UPDATED: Seattle bishops double-down that priest ‘did not know’ he was blessing man about to kill himself

Archbishop: US Bishops ‘have lost the trust of many of our priests and people’