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Mustard Seed Kingdom hopes revivals bring healing, stronger faith to local CatholicsRead the latest issue!Interfaith effort helps Seattle women’s shelter expand4-day school week helps Seton Catholic students maximize their Mondays‘Dedicated ministers working in our schools’Gratitude, faith and belonging: The archdiocese’s approach to Catholic Schools WeekGuiding souls: Jubilee volunteers from Tacoma lead pilgrims across Holy DoorThe secret of Catholic schools’ successComing home to a community of faith at the U.S. Naval AcademyJoin Archbishop Etienne for discussion on Nagasaki Bell Project, nuclear warArchbishop Etienne highlights vocations, role of laity, 175th anniversary in letterBiden awards pope Presidential Medal of Freedom, nation’s highest civilian honorFire captain makes way through ruins of incinerated church to find tabernacle intactPope appoints three US experts, two of them women, as dicastery membersAt age 116, religious sister from Brazil is the oldest person on the planetFather Oliver F. Duggan dies at 84Cardinal McElroy chosen to succeed Cardinal Gregory as Washington’s shepherdFather Jim Lee, inspirational Olympia pastor, dies at 76Father Horacio Yanez dies at 77Pope opens Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, launching ‘Jubilee of Hope’Angels are realRedmond parish provides safety, quiet and respect for those living in their carsO’Dea celebrates state title, coaching record15-foot icon of Christ the Teacher a beacon in Gig HarborAdvent lightTwo Catholic schools to compete for state football titles¡Que viva la Virgen de Guadalupe! - Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration marks 30th anniversaryA daily prayer to prepare our hearts for ChristmasJoyful celebration marks dedication of Vietnamese Martyrs ChurchDecember/January issue is out!Cardinal Gregory brings message of hope, inclusion to Black Catholic conference in RentonNaivete or faith: A reasoned hopeNew Seattle University program aims to build up teacher staffing in Catholic schoolsPope says he’ll canonize Acutis, Frassati, host meeting on child’s rightsIs Dec. 9 a holy day of obligation this year?YES, you are qualified for the jobLocal youths take culinary exploration into the lives of the saintsPriests receive special chalices from local Knights of ColumbusA Saint in Seattle: The patron of immigrants made her mark on Seattle in the early 1900sVatican, Microsoft unveil AI-generated ‘digital twin’ of St. Peter’sTwins delivered by Yakima priest are thriving; ‘he saved my boys,’ father saysCardinal Gregory: Bigotry blinds us to tomorrowClergy, sisters, seminarians share vocation stories at local schoolsArchbishop Etienne: No matter election outcome, we all play a part in building a better societyWhen our candles pray for usTeens share experiences of God’s love at Catholic Youth ConventionSynodality: A call to loveWashington State Catholic Conference offers voting tools, prayer tips as election nearsSynod is lesson in moving at ‘pace of the Holy Spirit,’ Archbishop Etienne saysDocumentary profiles a possible future saintNew Blanchet solar panels a first step toward sustainabilityCamp Hamilton construction demonstrates care for God’s creationPrepares ministry celebrates a decade of supporting moms and familiesSynod 2024: Be doers of the wordMountain-climbing monks enjoy views, brews and Mass on Pacific Northwest peaksSynodality: Practical considerationsSacred encounters at the end of lifeA Year of Prayer in preparation for the Jubilee of 2025St. Olaf stewards of 18 acres of God’s creationRelic of St. Jude coming to 7 Western Washington churchesYoung adult hikes combine outdoors with Mass, adoration, connectionWe are the work of God’s handsFaith amid the frenzyExcitement abounds at new Catholic high school’s ‘draft day’Youth Migrant Encuentro opens students’ eyes, hearts to Skagit farmworker experienceBig gains for little learnersQ&A: Is spiritual communion the same as sacramental Communion?Inspired by the Spirit, local women help traumatized children in the Holy LandFather David Gese dies at 73Life’s ‘final exam’ will be on care for poor, pope saysCultivate life in ChristAt Camp Solanus, boys grow deeper in faith while having funFather Thomas ‘Tom’ Vandenberg dies at 88Walking with our new parish familiesFather Gordon Douglas, longtime Blanchet chaplain, dies at 81On anniversary of peace pilgrimage, Archbishop Etienne reiterates call for nuclear disarmamentRead the August/September Issue!Students ‘Ignite’ their passion for service, social justicePapal adviser visits Microsoft to discuss AI ethicsLocal Catholics reflect on National Eucharistic Congress experienceLocal Eucharistic Congress draws hundreds to TacomaCYO adult softball league provides friendly competition, builds communityLocal parishes vie for first Vietnamese Catholic soccer cupKent parish’s parade float highlights its historic chapelCelebrate the Eucharistic Revival at homeHillbilly Thomists bring bluegrass music with a Dominican flair to SeattleAfter merger of two Everett parishes, parishioners join forces to serve the hungryThe truthfulness of the words of Jesus in the EucharistOrdinary mystics: Christians of todayCreation is God’s gift for humanity to steward, not prey upon, pope saysThe Eucharist: A noun and a verbArchdiocese’s civil rights pilgrimage is combining faith, social justiceBuilding a culture of vocationsCatholic schools formed me in integrity, compassion, service to othersNational Eucharistic Pilgrimage ‘is so radical and so crazy, and I’m glad,’ pilgrim saysA Christian community listens to kids, accompanies the elderly, pope saysHundreds compete in local CYO track and field championshipsNearly 1,400 graduating from 12 local Catholic high schoolsBurien, El Salvador parishes mark 28 years of friendshipTwo priests ordained in Seattle; archbishop encourages them to listen to the Holy SpiritCamas parish celebrates 20 years of honoring Corpus ChristiCatholic speed dating comes to Tacoma parish May 31June/July issue!New Servants for the people of GodKids get life lessons from pope, Italian comic on World Children’s DayBlessed Carlo Acutis to become church’s first ‘millennial’ saintKnights’ KC Help ministry distributes $1 million in free medical equipmentIn ‘60 Minutes’ interview, Pope Francis clarifies same-sex blessings, says clergy abuse can ‘not be tolerated’‘Healing pole’ that Archbishop Murphy students, staff helped carve is dedicatedThe Holy Spirit’s transformative power on the EucharistThe many faces of MaryLEGO’s Notre Dame model comes just in time for cathedral reopeningPilgrim priest: National Eucharistic Pilgrimage helps reveal the church’s ‘deepest core’To find true success in life, serve God first, actor Jonathan Roumie tells graduatesMay’s Marian feastsWhy wait until marriage?World’s ills rooted in too much greed, not too many babies, pope saysYouth Empowerment Day aims to help youth find their God-guided pathCatholic Olympic champion swimmer awarded Presidential Medal of FreedomShoreline parish supports new residence for formerly homeless men and womenThe Church is aliveConference draws men from around the archdioceseSister best known for ministry to migrant shares her artwork that tells their storiesArchdiocese of Seattle announces new Care for Creation ministryCatholic charismatic renewal creates ‘church on fire’ with God’s love, says Oregon bishopRead the April/May issue!On the shoulders of giants — A panoramic viewArchbishop Etienne: ‘Much good news to share’Cultivating a work-faith balance50 days of Easter A mature response to God’s call to serve‘Their voices are important’: New archdiocesan youth council empowers Catholic teens‘Blessed by Cancer’ social media evangelist, mother of 4 dies leaving powerful witnessPriest assignments for archdiocese’s new parish families announcedConfirmation class collects 35,000 laundry pods for homeless shelterNigerian seminary celebrates centenary with a record number of clericsHow is your new pastor being chosen?University launches ‘authentically Catholic’ women’s and gender studies programAt Easter, the church offers us ways to celebrate fully our being reconciled with God‘We are the disciples walking with the Lord today,’ Archbishop Etienne says at Easter VigilTears flow as pope washes feet of women inmates at Rome prison on Holy Thursday‘Tiny forest’ is a learning tool for Immaculate Conception Regional School studentsQ & A: Why the ‘Passion’? What’s Tenebrae? And why does Easter’s date change? A short Holy Week FAQBaltimore archdiocese ministered to crew aboard ship involved in bridge collapseU.S. bishops ask faithful to pray during Holy Week for end to Israel-Hamas warHoly Rosary parishioners bring Easter joy to families in needWelcome Circles here and across the country help migrant families navigate new horizonsOlympic gold medalist tells her story of ‘running from fear to faith’ in new memoirThe definitive guide to Holy WeekMedical advances must be at service of those most in need, pope says7 Catholic schools dancing in this year’s March MadnessLenten lessons: Practices to keep all yearThe Stations of the Cross help us make sense of sufferingLocal sisters promote vocations to young people around the archdioceseSaints are not ‘exceptions,’ but examples of humanity’s virtue, pope saysDating with discernment: Tips for CatholicsDiocesan phase closes in sainthood cause of Polish midwife who delivered babies at AuschwitzParishioners’ generosity makes Seattle the top 2023 Rice Bowl dioceseChristians without stereotypes: Jesus today and alwaysInternational Women’s Day: Celebrations in synod season explore hopes‘Cabrini’ film tells the story of an empire of hope built by a ‘little woman’ with great faithSurvey shows faith influences young people’s views on some social issuesNearly 500 middle school students encounter Christ in the EucharistA Saint in Seattle: The patron of immigrants made her mark on Seattle in the early 1900sYouth lead advocacy for climate justice at Sacred Salmon Town HallFather Anthony ‘Tony’ Haycock dies at 87Still sick, pope has aide read his audience talk on envy and prideBasilian Sisters honored for bringing Christ to people suffering from war, poverty, addiction‘I’m just an instrument’Local Seven Sisters Apostolate members pray every day for their pastors, priestsLent: Our ascent to EasterVancouver parish’s composting program is helping the planet in small waysFriar who said Ash Wednesday Mass for Roumie, Wahlberg shares how to meet God in Lent’s ‘desert’Documentary about Our Lady of Guadalupe will be shown in Auburn, PoulsboCYO crowns 2024 basketball champions‘Peace is needed now’: Northwest bishops, women religious call for Middle East cease-fireWhy Ash Wednesday?Mass attendance rising in Archdiocese of SeattleCatholic experts share tips for navigating Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s DayPrayer can change people’s hearts, pope says at Argentine woman’s canonization MassYou better believe these nuns can run — even wearing their habitsCatholic prayer app Hallow, ‘He Gets Us’ campaign to run faith-focused Super Bowl commercialsAdvice for a holy LentYoung people join religious sisters in global fight against trafficking6 must-watch marriage moviesIrene Ward retires from CCS/CHS after nearly four decadesArchdiocese of Seattle announces final parish familiesThrough Catholic Extension’s exchange program, sisters empower people, train leadersCreativity, flexibility hallmarks of Catholic schools’ future success, education experts sayTwo years into war, Knights of Columbus steadfast in Ukraine on front lines of aidContinuing call for nuclear disarmament, bishops release statement on treaty anniversaryDon’t miss the latest Catholic events happening in Western WashingtonBishops urge state’s 1 million Catholics to advocate for the homelessCalifornia pro-life walks mark major milestones in wake of state’s new abortion lawsGrowing closer to Jesus through people in needSt. Monica marks 40 years of feeding the hungryFOCUS leaders say synodality, listening to young people guided mission of SEEK24Archbishop Broglio: Reflect on Rev. King’s ‘rallying cry’ to confront today’s ‘evils of racism’During cold snap, archdiocese, organizations work to shelter the unhoused; plus, how you can helpRare Blessed Carlo Acutis stained-glass window installed in Minnesota adoration chapelWisconsin man hopes finding keepsakes of ‘Brother Dutton’ helps his sainthood causeFather Patrick Godley, who served in archdiocese for nearly 50 years, diesWhy should I get married in the Catholic Church?Camino de Santiago visited by record number of American pilgrims in 2023‘Padre Pio’ actor Shia LaBeouf fully enters the Catholic Church on New Year’s EveDecember 2023/January 2024: St. GenevieveBring Mary’s gratitude and hope into the new year, pope saysStart the new year with faith: Retreats, Holy Hours, talks and more are coming upBuilding bridges, breaking down barriersA walk through the Christmas season, Dec. 25-Jan. 8Despite difficult Christmas season in Bethlehem devoid of tourists, local Christians have hopeKennedy Catholic students mark Advent with habitat restorationBishop Schuster appointed to key roles with local Catholic charitiesJOY for the long journeyDoctrinal dicastery explains how, when gay couples can be blessedFall sports roundup: Seton Catholic makes first appearance in state football playoffsSt. Joseph students build Christmas village display in woodshop classLocal parishes honor Our Lady of Guadalupe with Masses, music, celebrationLet the warmth of Advent pull the bleak midwinter from youMessage of Guadalupe based in simplicity, not ideology, pope saysPope marks 800th anniversary of Nativity scene, asks prayers for Holy LandSacrificing excitement to make the wait of Advent more holyHow did trees become part of our Catholic Christmas traditions?Cherish the O’Dea brotherhood, professional soccer player DeAndre Yedlin tells studentsArchbishop blesses Mercy House, St. Pius X Parish’s outreach to those in needSpend this Advent season with the saintsFaith and forgiveness: Holy Year is ‘also for the incarcerated’Insta-culture and a powerful Advent lesson on delayed gratificationDiscernment program guides young men to finding their true heartThe St. Andrew Novena, starting Nov. 30, is prayerful preparation for ChristmasReflections on the synod: Building relationships, human and divineQ & A: What are the rules for Catholics and Christmas trees?Coats collected at Vancouver parish are keeping the homeless warm this winterPope undergoes CT scan to rule out lung problems; results negativeSibling priests make friendly wager on Apple Cup football gameLocal Catholics invited to encounter Jesus at adoration events offering music, prayerPriest helps deliver twins outside Yakima’s cathedralPope holds separate meetings with Israelis, Palestinians at VaticanStudents make pies for Seattle parish’s community mealFormer first lady Rosalynn Carter is remembered for life of service guided by faithLatino group forms young adult Catholics in faith, creates community, promotes educationArchdiocese releases parish family input report, says 25 groupings could changeHow the Holy Trinity becomes present in the Eucharist100-year-old monstrance restored to beautyAt Catholic Youth Convention, teens build relationships with each other, God1 million coats later, Knights of Columbus program makes impact nationally, locallyMass marks centennial of founding of first seminary in U.S. for Black seminariansA bold, courageous step to follow ChristPope encourages children to speak up, work for peaceFOCUS marks 25 years of missionary-driven evangelization at colleges, universitiesAlumni priests help Seattle's St. Anne School celebrate centennial‘Tears are sign of love,’ says rector of French sanctuary known for praying for the deadLearn about the lives of saints, be moved by their examples, pope saysMemento Mori — Creating a Catholic ‘roadmap to eternal life’Martha’s Place is a blessing for Skagit County’s homelessMinnesota priest casts for souls as he leads men’s fly fishing retreatArchbishop Etienne shares letter from synodPope calls for world day of prayer for peace as catastrophe looms in GazaAre you being called to serve as a deacon?Pope again calls for release of hostages in Gaza, discusses aid with BidenCross Catholic Outreach’s Box of Joy is a gift for children living in povertyMarking 100 years, Seattle’s Assumption Parish is known for community, outreachRetired papal nuncio from Uganda visits Battle Ground, Yacolt churchesMore than half a million kids pray global rosary for peace in Holy LandTime capsule opened during centennial celebration at St. Theresa, Federal WayPilgrims pray as Israeli families mourn loved ones and Gaza undergoes retaliation attackShared grief, prayer help the widowed start A New ChapterTwo U.S bishops launch National Catholic Mental Health Campaign and novena amid crisisQ&A: Why can’t non-Catholics receive holy Communion?Dallas cathedral designated as National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of GuadalupeFather Mike Schmitz: Overcome distractions, enter into prayer during public Eucharistic processionsAwakening our faith through prayer and servicePope, Jerusalem church leaders call for peace following deadly Hamas attackSynod work well underway with the Holy Spirit as our guideLacey’s Sacred Heart Parish marks 100 yearsPope addresses fears around synod: ‘Not a political gathering’Mother of Blessed Carlo Acutis visits U.S., invites all to encounter Christ in EucharistArriving in Rome for synod, Archbishop Etienne feels the nearness of JesusFaith, then football: Seahawk Abraham Lucas loves the game, but lives his life for GodHope must be restored in communities, young people, pope saysRefugees embraced by Welcome Circles around the archdioceseArchdiocese of Seattle announces proposed parish families, opens public input phaseCathedral Kitchen garden helps feed 150 a dayKids learn about faith, religious life during summer Bible school at Arlington parish‘Jesus and the Eucharist’ series launches nationwide to foster faith, love for the EucharistVatican asks all faithful to pray for the synod; Archdiocese of Seattle plans local prayer eventsThe art of praying the holy MassArchdiocese offers comfort, promotes suicide awareness at special MassClimate summit hosted by archdiocese, Seattle University will include Vatican officialDon’t spread gossip or point fingers when wronged, pope saysNew York cardinal: Let us remember 9/11 but not forget the day afterFrom ‘soup lady’ to ‘angel friend’Pope recounts the joy, goodness, humility he saw in MongoliaConversation and prayer on the way to schoolU.S. bishops’ delegation to Yakima Diocese sees hard realities, pastoral needs of farmworkers‘We will recover’: Arson strikes historic Oregon churchAfter a half-century serving Native people, Jesuit Father Patrick Twohy retiresTransforming hearts, lifestyles, public policies will bring about ‘ecological conversion,’ bishops sayExperts unpack Vatican-recommended ‘catechumenate for marriage’Vashon coffin maker expands business and ‘evangelical reach’Archbishop Etienne, North American delegates prepare for October synodThousands of pilgrims travel on foot, by bicycle to Poland’s Black Madonna shrineIn Michigan talk, Father Mike Schmitz urges Catholics to ‘get back in the game’‘There’s no knocking down God’: Catholic college students weather ‘hurriquake’ with faithSouth Sound hospital volunteers’ mission is no one dies aloneFinding roots of family, faith in return to Vietnam‘Miraculous’ survival of Maui Catholic church seen as sign of hope amid wildfire destructionWe want to hear from you! Please take our surveyFollow our local youth at World Youth Day!‘Never, never lose faith,’ says Jake Finkbonner, whose miraculous cure led to St. Kateri’s canonizationFaith on Fire weekend will celebrate Catholic fellowship, family, prayer, vocationsUS World Youth Day delegation includes 100-plus from Seattle archdiocesePope to young people: To tackle life’s ups and downs, look to the elderlyAt National Black Catholic Congress, message of visionaries’ role in building better worldExplore faith, spirituality through music, movie or many local retreatsNew director of Seattle Seafarers Center hopes to right the ship after COVID setbacksPope visits summer camp for kids of Vatican employeesArchbishops of Seattle, Sante Fe will lead Pilgrimage of Peace to JapanFlorida recording artist ready to bring ‘Emmanuel Forever’ to World Youth DayCatholic universities must engage with AI’s development, cardinal saysBlack, African Catholic national gatherings nurture missionary disciples for church, societySt. Joseph School in Chehalis celebrates 100 yearsPope names Washington native, former UW Newman Center director as bishop of FairbanksHow can God forgive this sin?Archbishop Etienne among pope’s appointees for Synod of Bishops in OctoberMass on the mountaintop for Sammamish, Issaquah parishes’ young adultsOur Lady of Akita’s 1973 message to Japanese nun resonates today, say expertsUpdate: Holy Rosary wins ‘Most Original’ trophy in Edmonds Fourth of July parade‘Hope Stories’ podcast is ‘about lives,’ not ‘topics,’ says its hostNew and evolving Catholic dating apps help Catholics find spouses‘Looking forward in joyful hope’Q&A: Baptismal certificate function; annulments and hellAsk the Lord, ‘What can I do for you today?’Ukrainian Catholic University volunteers feed frontline soldiers with food for body and soulComing up: Wellness talks, family camp, retreats and moreOur playful liturgical calendarCreating men of character, faith and serviceMake World Youth Day in Lisbon, stateside the ‘start of a movement,’ say U.S. bishopsWith doctor’s OK, pope says he is ready for World Youth DayPriest serves up Ping-Pong for Lakewood parishionersSister Wilhelmina’s apparently incorrupt body shows in Christ ‘death loses its power and its sting,’ says abbessAdore Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist, pope tells U.S. CatholicsPope Francis returns to Vatican, ‘is better than before,’ chief surgeon saysNFL player creates hats to raise money for Catholic village that helps people with special needsA 69-year marriage held strong by faith, love lettersThe spring of the Spirit: An eternal PentecostDon’t stop at synod: Continue participating, says Catholic women’s leaderNorthwest Catholic wins 14 national awardsArchdiocese report: Fewer pastors, parish deficits show ‘urgent need for change’A time for celebrationsNearly 1,400 graduate from 11 local Catholic high schoolsPope Francis undergoes successful three-hour surgery for herniaPope to undergo surgery for hernia, expected to remain in hospitalPope appoints Yakima diocese priest as auxiliary bishop of San DiegoPray for vocations, seminarians and priestsTwo new priests ordained, urged to speak of ‘fulfillment, joy and the love’ found in ChristNate Burleson, famous O’Dea alum, returns for centennial weekendNew priests bring joy, creativity to the ChurchPromote Christian values, not divisions, on social media, Vatican saysThousands flock to Missouri for ‘electrifying’ visit to nun’s apparently incorrupt bodyPope creates ecclesiastical province of Las Vegas, names Bishop Thomas metropolitan archbishopAmerica Media to launch weekly ‘Preach’ podcast on Pentecost Sunday, May 28By the numbers: The Catholic Church in Western WashingtonBenedictine nun’s apparently incorrupt remains found in MissouriQ&A: Are our intentions actually remembered at the shrines we donate to?Bigger St. Vincent de Paul store means more help for Bremerton communityTrenton bishop’s leg amputation story bolsters 11-year-old after similar surgeryPope Francis adds Fátima visit to World Youth Day tripArchbishop announces pastoral appointments to begin July 1Women’s club built on faith, service celebrates 100 years in Pierce CountyGo into the world and proclaim the GospelLove, serve, be vulnerable — and dream big, archbishop tells law graduatesMarian library seeks to show Mary through ancient eyes, new perspectivesHoly Spirit defends, consoles those who call on his help, pope saysHealing Pole project launched at Archbishop Murphy High SchoolUnited in prayer: Pope adds Coptic Orthodox martyrs to Catholic calendarhttps://nwcatholic.org/news/paulina-guzik-osv-news/holy-hours-in-st-peter-s-square-make-it-more-than-a-touristy-place-cardinal-saysAnnual Wisconsin pilgrimage aims to bring people closer to MaryPriest buys, dedicates new cemetery plots for ‘lost sheep’ on Good Shepherd SundayBritain’s Catholics prepare for king’s upcoming coronationChurch must protect its huge audiovisual archives, media assets, pope saysChristians must nurture roots of faith and build bridges, pope saysFrom food distribution to trauma therapy, priest is on wound-healing mission for displaced UkrainiansKennedy Catholic, St. Bernadette will educate hockey academy’s playersFinances bottleneck potential canonization of dozens of American saints and martyrsThe consecration to Mary is worth doing badlyQ&A: Do Catholics pray for the souls of the dead to save them from hell?Every Christian has a vocation to share God’s love, pope saysEducational diversity, eucharistic devotion are strong features of 2023 class of new priests, report saysArt therapy program helps homeless, troubled clients rebuild self-confidence, sense of self-worthMichigan third grader launches ‘Kid’s Bible in a Year with Teddy’ podcastPope decides women will be voting members of Synod of BishopsSpend time with Jesus every evening to reflect on the day, pope saysInfinity-edged baptismal font at Seattle parish wins international awardVatican revives centuries’ old school for young artisansFamed Wisconsin shrine to Marian apparition gets new name, new solemnityThe nuns living under Chesterton’s floorboards: A chat with Haley StewartTwo potential Black Catholic saints inspire audiences through theatrical productionsSteady decline of U.S. Latinos identifying as Catholics sounds alarm to ‘shift gears’English, Spanish gatherings will mark 10th year of Seattle Catholic Men’s ConferenceDedicate your day to God and MaryPeople wounded in life should find welcome in the church, pope saysYes, the Spirit is working in youThe life and legacy of Mother JosephMeet the artist who brings priceless icons back to life in JerusalemGood vs. evil: Exorcism becomes hot topic for film, books this EastertideOver 50,000 massacred in Nigeria for being Christian in the last 14 years, report saysSynod’s ‘messy,’ ‘joyful’ North American phase concludes with call to mission, moves to Rome‘Keyboard warriors’ don’t evangelize, pope says, they just arguePhiladelphia father makes kneeling pilgrimage in thanksgiving for son’s cancer recoveryArchbishop Etienne: Church and state can – and should – coexist