When attending celebrations or Masses at Sacred Heart, please remember parking on the lawn at the Guadalupe Center is not allowed. We have had complaints. The City of Tacoma is forgiving this violation on our word that we would address this with our parishioners. Future violations will result in financial penalties.
Year of St. Francis of Assisi (now until January 2027)
Pope Leo has dedicated this year (January 2026 to January 2027) as the Year of St Francis of Assisi. It is the 800th Anniversary of his death in 1226.
Pope Leo recommends 2 books for the faithful to read: "Francis of Assisi: A Meditation on His Life and Writings" and "Francis of Assisi: A Revolutionary Life."
September 17 (12 - 1 pm; online in English)
WSCC webinar
Washington State Catholic Conference's final summer webinar in its Life. Justice. Peace. series looks at "A Catholic Response to Mass Deportations." At noon on Thursday, September 17, Kevin Appleby with the Center for Migration Studies of New York will host a 1-hour discussion on topics including engagement with ICE in sensitive locations (i.e. parishes and schools) and how the public can advocate for and accompany those impacted by deportations - Click here to register.
WSCC celebrates 50 years of faithful advocacy! Learn more here
Project Rachel retreats (English)
Fall 2026
Catholic Community Services program Project Rachel walks with individuals who carry wounds from involvement in a past abortion. A retreat for women will be available from September 25 to 27, and the healing retreat for men from October 10 to 11 is to be facilitated by Reg Platt, author of The Hidden Wound: Finding Peace for Men After Abortion Through Project Joseph.
Women and men seeking God's support and love are invited to contact Project Rachel by calling (206) 920-6413, or visit CCSWW.org/Project-Rachel.
Catholic Immigration Summit
October 3, 2026
You are invited to the annual Catholic Immigration Summit, now in its 10th year. The purpose of this free event at Seattle University is to provide communication strategies for the effective pastoral care of immigrant individuals, families and communities. Bishop Tyson of Yakima will give an opening prayer and talk, and our own Auxiliary Bishop Elizondo will celebrate Mass with attendees.