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  •     Catholicism first came to Central Washington in 1847.
  •     The Diocese of Yakima was created on June 23, 1951, by Pope Pius XII.
  •     The new diocese was formed from the territory of the Archdiocese of Seattle and the Diocese of Spokane.
  •     The Diocese of Yakima serves 41 parishes in 7 counties.
  •     The original diocesan newspaper began as Our Times in 1959.
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Region XII Ad Limina Visit Continues

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Published on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 14:31
Written by Msgr. Robert Siler

 
 
 
Bishop Emeritus Carlos A. Sevilla, S.J. and
Bishop Joseph Tyson take time for a photo
in the papal residence in Vatican City following
their audience with Pope Benedict XVI on
Monday, April 23.  Bishops from Washington
and Alaska met with the Holy Father Monday;
Bishops from Oregon, Idaho and Montana
will meet with Pope Benedict on Thursday. 
Click on the  link below to read a news report
of the opening Mass of the ad limina visit.

Northwest bishops pray for courage
in proclaiming Gospel, truth

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Catholicism first came to Central Washington in 1847. The Diocese of Yakima was created on June 23, 1951, by Pope Pius XII. The new diocese was formed from the territory of the Archdiocese of Seattle and the Diocese of Spokane. The Diocese of Yakima serves 41 parishes in 7 counties. The original diocesan newspaper began as Our Times in 1959.
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