Conclusion of Synodal Listening Sessions

Our Parish Family's second round of Synodal Listening Sessions concluded on Sunday, February 1. Overall, the Sessions had a robust turnout, reaching almost 90 visitors in one instance. In exploring challenges and opportunities at our 3 Parishes, it was found that while there is work ahead, many expressed a heartwarming eagerness to fulfill our mission together as the Body of Christ. A synthesis of results is expected to be available in late February.

Partners in the Gospel Prayer Intention for February

For all our priests, and in a special way for those who are pastoring our communities through the Partners in the Gospel process, that they may be blessed with the Spirit’s gifts of wisdom, counsel and fortitude.

Click here to view 'Who We Are: A Summary'

This is a 16-page document in both English and Spanish that includes the following:

• an introduction from Father Cal
• Sacramental and financial data encompassing the 2024-2025 fiscal year for our 3 Parishes
• results from this fall's Parish Family Survey and first round of Synodal Listening Sessions

We extend gratitude not only to the members of our PFAC and PFLT (pictured below) for organizing the large amount of information for this document, but to the hundreds of parishioners from St. Martin of Tours, All Saints and Sacred Heart for their faith-filled participation in the Surveys and Listening Sessions, two key aspects of this phase of the One Parish Planning process that we are currently undertaking together.

May we continue to pray and care for one another in the new year, asking the Holy Spirit for guidance in our efforts to unite as one canonical Parish.

What is 'One Parish Planning'?

Our Parish Family is made up of the following communities of faith:

St. Martin of Tours and Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy

All Saints Parish and School (Puyallup)

and

Sacred Heart Parish (Tacoma)

Under the leadership of our Pastor (Father Cal Christiansen) and Parochial Vicars (Fathers Dexter Dais, Quy Duong and Gilberto Mora Tapia), our Parish Family is currently working together to become 1 canonical Parish by 2027 through One Parish Planning. This pastoral effort is taking place across the Archdiocese of Seattle to renew our local Church, in response to the needs of the people and the realities of today.

What are 'PFLT' and 'PFAC'?

Key to the successful implementation of One Parish Planning are 2 groups consisting of representatives from our 3 Parishes: PFLT (Parish Family Leadership Team; comprised of Parish staff) and PFAC (Parish Family Advisory Council; comprised of volunteers). Please pray that the Holy Spirit continues to guide these consultative bodies.

Questions & Answers (updated February 2)

Click above for an updated Q&A that includes additional information on One Parish Planning and related topics

Fulcrum Foundation strives to provide more families access to a quality Catholic education, and to share recent trends and successes, a podcast called "The Fulcrum Point" was launched in 2025. With local TV broadcast journalist Brian Callanan as host, each episode features inspiring work from Catholic school students and leaders across Western Washington.

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Organized by the Archdiocese's Immigrant & Refugee Ministry, 'You Are Not Alone' is an opportunity to support our immigrant brothers and sisters. Join others from 9:30 am to noon at Tacoma's St. Leo Parish on Saturday, February 21, to better understand current immigration issues in the light of Scripture and Catholic social teaching.

Find details and a registration link here