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Our History

  •     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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Respect Life / Social Justice

SOCIAL JUSTICE/RESPECT LIFE

Oficina de Justicia Social/Respetar la Vida

Phone: 509-877-2813
Fax:      509-966-8334
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Director: Rev. Juan M. Godina 
Diocese of Yakima NFP

The Social Justice/Respect Life Office is responsible to plan, organize and implement activities that promote peace and justice and address the issues of poverty, housing, agricultural issues, healthcare, immigration, communication between cultures and issues of Hispanic and Native peoples. This office also works to promote the respect and protection of human life at all its stages from conception to natural death. The office coordinates the Catholic Advocacy Network (CAN) under the guidance of the Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC).

Rosary for Life at Holy Redeemer Parish, Yakima, WA


Walk for Life 2008, Yakima WA

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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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