St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

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Annual Letter from the Archbishop

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Archbishop Etienne’s Annual Letter for 2025: English | Spanish

We hope you’ll take a few minutes to read this letter. The Archbishop covers topics relevant to the past, present, and future works of the Catholic Church in Western Washington.

    Topics included in the letter:

    • Partners in the Gospel – Work so far and looking ahead
    • Co-Responsibility and Discernment – All the baptized are called to carry out the mission of the Church
    • Attorney General – Committed to supporting survivors and protecting the Church’s First Amendment Rights
    • Global Efforts – Work toward a world without nuclear weapons and the completion of the global synod
    • 175th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Seattle
    • 2025, “Pilgrims of Hope”
    • Expansion of our Care for Creation Ministry