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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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Annual Catholic Appeal

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THE PURPOSE OF THE BISHOP’S ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

The purpose of the Annual Catholic Appeal is to assist in the funding of the overall budget of the Diocese of Yakima. Combined with income from other funding sources, the Appeal enables Bishop Tyson to provide ministries, programs and services, which benefit parishes and the people of the Diocese.

Director: Alma Benitez

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5301-A Tieton Drive

Yakima, WA 98908-3493

Phone: 509-965-7117

Fax: 509-966-8334

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About Us

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.