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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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Victim Assistance / Ayuda a las Víctimas

If you have been abused or victimized by a member of the Catholic clergy, please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing.  We encourage you to come forward and speak out. 

The Yakima Diocese has a sexual abuse hot line for those who wish to report some incident concerning that issue as regards a bishop, priest, deacon or diocesan employee or volunteer:

(888) 276-4490

Si usted ha sido abusado o ha sido víctima de un miembro del clero católico, le pedimos que crea en la posibilidad de esperanza, ayuda y sanación. Le animamos a que nos hable.

La Diócesis de Yakima ha establecido un numerotelefónico especial para personas que desean dar un informe concerniente un abuso sexual cometido por un obispo, sacerdote, diácono, empleado diocesano o voluntario.

(888) 276-4490

 

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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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