Holy Disciples Catholic Church

06/02/2026

Read Archbishop Etienne’s full pastoral letter at https://ow.ly/o5In50Z5PsN. To learn more about the Sacred Heart of Jesus, go to https://ow.ly/gsks50Z5PsO.

05/28/2026

Had a wonderful practice for the PF39 Confirmation Mass this Saturday at the regular 5pm Vigil Mass. Please keep the 65 Confirmation candidates in your prayers.

05/26/2026

Applications are now open for The Ignatian Way.

Rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, this nine-month formation program prepares emerging leaders for ministries of preaching and spiritual companionship while nurturing care for the whole person through prayer, retreats, discernment, and community.

Whether you are a teacher, lay minister, spiritual director, chaplain, pastor, or someone discerning a deeper call to accompany others in faith, The Ignatian Way offers formation grounded in justice, authenticity, and spiritual depth.

Two formation tracks are available:

1.) Ignatian Way Preachers
2.) Ignatian Way Spiritual Companions

The program is open to ecumenical BIPOC leaders of all ages and young adults (ages 24–39) throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Applications due July 1
Hybrid nine-month program
Retreats, coaching, spiritual direction, and funded ministry projects included

Learn more and apply:
https://www.ignatiancenter.org/ignatian-way

05/23/2026

"True devotion to the Sacred Heart does not withdraw the believer from the world but configures the Church for her evangelical mission," he said.

05/17/2026

05/16/2026

05/13/2026

As part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops—including Archbishop Paul D. Etienne—will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Watch the livestream on https://ow.ly/1pwU50YWhfs.
Learn more about the consecration here: https://ow.ly/plH550YWhfr

05/11/2026

Wonderful wedding of Holy Disciples parishioners Alex Mika and Laura Jenkins at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Eatonville.

04/26/2026

Congratulations to all of the Faith Formation students who received their First Holy Communion at the 5pm Mass today. Please keep them in your prayers!

04/18/2026

For over 1,600 years, the Catholic Church has taught Just War doctrine, developed by St. Augustine in the 5th century and refined by St. Thomas Aquinas in the 13th. It is this long and consistent tradition that Pope Leo XIV carefully applies when he speaks about war and peace. Here is what the Catechism of the Catholic Church actually teaches.