Welcome to Diocese of Yakima

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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Chancery

The office of the bishop serves as the liaison between the parishes and the bishop. The office is comprised of the bishop’s support staff.

5301-A Tieton Drive

Yakima, WA 98908-3493

Phone: 509-965-7117

Fax: 509-966-8334

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Bishop of Yakima

Most Rev. Joseph J. Tyson

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Executive Assistant to Bishop Tyson

Rebecca Garza

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Ext. 1023

Chief of Staff and Chancellor

Msgr. Robert M. Siler

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Ext. 1004

Vice-Chancellor for Personnel and Policies

Diana Aparicio-Sosa

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Ext. 1006

Website Administrator/ Archives

David B. Valdivia

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Ext. 1003

Receptionist/ Assistant to Bishop Emeritus Sevilla

Denny Canales

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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.