Major Decisions and Changes

The Partners in the Gospel process involves extensive discussion and consultation. At the end, however, the Archbishop or Pastor must make a decision. This page serves to document the major decisions and changes made by the Archdiocese or Fr. Moore as this process has progressed.

4 Parish Family Members and Priest Assignments

1

Initial decision to combine all Catholic churches in Whatcom County into one family: Link
Priests:
- 2024 Priest Assignments, with one Pastor and three Vicars: Link
- Priest Housing Decisions: Link
- 2025 Priest Assignments, with the addition of the Claretian Order of Priests: Link

Shared Staff and Shared Finances

2

Staffing:
- Structure of responsibilities for Viking Catholic (WWU Newman Center): Link
- October 2024 Parish Staff Re-Org: Link
Regional Taxation and Funding:
- July 2024 Structure: Link
- May 2025 Update: Link

Building Use

Mass Schedules

3

Weekend Mass Schedule and Rotation:
- July 2024 Plan: Link
- Summer 2025 New Schedule: Initial Need and Proposal, Proposed Priest Rotation, Revision #1, Revision #2, Final Decision
Daily Mass Schedule and Rotation:
- July 2024 Plan: Link
- January 2025 Change: Initial Crisis, Miscommunication
- (There is a need to revisit this status quo, but time has not yet allowed for the discussion.)
Holy Day Schedules:
- Christmas: 2024/2025 Schedule, 2026 Proposed Schedule
- Easter: 2026 Easter Vigil Changes
Online Schedule Explanation: Link
Weddings, Quinceañeras, and Baptisms: Link
- (This system is no longer followed exactly, but the principles remain important.)

Use of the Sacred Heart Parish Hall for a high school: Link