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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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Safe Environment Program Requirements

Priests, Deacons, Educators, and Religious Education coordinators will especially want to review this PowerPoint presentation (converted to a PDF) that was given at last Friday's in-service day for Catholic school teachers.  It outlines the requirements for the Diocese of Yakima's Safe Environment Program for the 2012-2013 school year.  The resource disk mentioned in the presentation is available to schools and parishes by contacting Monsignor Robert Siler, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or by calling 509-965-7117, ext. 1004. 

Also find attached below copies of Rosary Guides for Healing and Protection in English and Spanish.  During this Respect Life Month, when Catholics also traditionally honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, this form of prayer can be especially fruitful in lifting up all those who are suffering in our parishes, community, nation, and world today.

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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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