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Join us for a fun and meaningful evening at St. Leo Parish! The first hour we’ll pack bulk food for St. Leo Food Connection, and the second hour we’ll relax and enjoy a pint and snacks together. February 19 | 6–8 PM Bischel Hall, St. Leo Parish 710 S. 13th St, Tacoma

Taize Prayer with Fr. Marc (contemplative singing, silence, Scripture reading and intercessions) 6PM Wednesday on February 4th in St. Leo Church worship space.

As we continue our focus on the Stewardship of Treasure, your pledge to St. Charles Borromeo Parish or St. Leo the Great helps us carry out our mission: to help others encounter Christ.

UPDATED Parish Family Listening Sessions! We want to hear from YOU! Join us as we come together to reflect on our gifts, our values, and what matters most to our parish family. Your voice helps shape our shared future.

Today, the Archdiocese of Seattle announced the addition of a new name — Robert Corrigan — to the official list of Clergy and Religious Brothers and Sisters for Whom Allegations of Sexual Abuse of a Minor Have Been Admitted, Established or Determined to be Credible. Click to read the full press release.

On Friday, June 27 our parish family held the first listening session in regards to the Partners in the Gospel process. Click to be directed toward our Partners in the Gospel page where you where will find the session's overview, transcripts, and comment cards.

District judge rules priests cannot be forced to violate sacramental seal. The law at issue in Etienne v. Ferguson, which was set to take effect on July 27, required clergy to report abuse shared within the sacred confines of the confessional. Click to read the full press release.

The Catholic bishops of Washington state and a group of priests were in federal court today asking the court to block a new state law that forces priests to face jail time unless they break the sacred seal of confession. The law at issue in Etienne v. Ferguson, set to take effect on July 27, requires clergy to report abuse if shared within the sacred confines of the confessional. Click to read the full press release.

Thank you again for your participation in the Season of Service – a way for everyone to participate in the 175th Anniversary celebration of the Archdiocese of Seattle. On May 31st, we celebrated the anniversary with a procession, Mass and a reception.

Click to read the Northwest Catholic article "‘Turning our kids over to Jesus’: Millions of Monicas pray loved ones return to church," mentioning our very own Millions of Monicas ministry. These dedicated women gather to pray for their children, family members, and friends who have left their faith in hopes of their return.

In July 2024, the Archdiocese of Seattle formed 60 parish families from 136 parishes. This was a milestone in the Partners of the Gospel strategic pastoral planning process focused on reenvisioning parish life in a new structure. Click for more on our one year update.

On Friday, May 30 our parish family held the first listening session in regards to the Partners in the Gospel process. Click to be directed toward our Partners in the Gospel page where you where will find the session's agenda, summary, comments, presentation, and recording.

Click to read the letter to the lay faithful from our Washington State Bishops regarding the provision that seeks priests to violate the Seal of the Confessional in some circumstances.

You're invited to a series of informal, monthly ZOOM conversations about how we live out our Catholic identity in everyday life. Each ZOOM conversation will be about a different topic and held the first Sunday of every month from 6:30PM-8PM via ZOOM, but the first gathering is TBD. Please sign up for convos on forms in the vestibule before and after weekend masses starting this weekend, May 17th and 18th. On the forms, please leave Fr. Marc your legibly written name and email address. More detailed info will be posted in the bulletins and on websites in a couple weeks, so stay tuned.

The April 29, 2025 Partners in the Gospel meeting was led by Leigh Stringfellow who is contracted by the Archdiocese of Seattle to conduct such meetings. Jason Stolberg, our Parish Liaison was present to help facilitate her presentation. Slides from the presentation will be posted here. Participants were given the chance to introduce themselves and share how long they have been in their parishes.

SEATTLE, May 8, 2025 – We share the joy of people around the world as we welcome Pope Leo XIV as our new Holy Father. Let us pray the Lord fills him with the peace and consolation of the Holy Spirit in these first and early days of his pontificate. Click to read more from Archbishop Paul D. Etienne.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has chosen the papal name Leo XIV, appears on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican May 8, 2025, following his election during the conclave. He is the first American pope in history. Click to read more.

The Annual Catholic Appeal funds ministries and services for your local Catholic community – including your neighbors and parish. Your contributions secure the future of the local Church by supporting Catholic education, CYO camps, faith formation and guidance and training for our seminarians, clergy, and lay leaders. Your donation also funds shared services directly supporting your parish. Donate Now

The Archdiocese of Seattle is deeply saddened by the news of the death of Pope Francis, who has been the universal shepherd not just for Catholics, but for all of God’s children. He fought through his recent health challenges with such grace and had a beautiful public moment on Easter Sunday – our holiest of days, celebrating the resurrection of our Lord. What a beautiful gift to the world... Click to read more.

Father Gary Lazzeroni and Caitlin Moulding from the Archdiocese of Seattle provide an updated current reality report, followed by a detailed overview of the One Parish Planning process.