Seattle archdiocese asks pastors to resign ahead of parish consolidation
The archdiocese has requested that all parish pastors submit resignations ahead of 2024 parish groupings.
The Archdiocese of Seattle has requested that all parish pastors submit their resignations from office, as part of a years-long parish consolidation process across the archdiocese, which is expected to reduce the number of parishes by more than half.
Archdiocesan officials say the move comes after considerable consultation with clergy, and is meant to s…