St. Barbara
Catholic Church
Black Diamond, WA

We’re excited to announce the return of Children’s Liturgy of the Word  at St. Barbara Catholic Church  during the 10:00 AM Mass ! This special 20-minute class is designed for preschoolers and kindergartners ages 3–6  giving our youngest parishioners a chance to encounter God’s Word in a way they can truly understand. Children are called forward at the beginning of Mass and escorted downstairs to a classroom for age-appropriate Scripture readings, reflection, prayer, and a h

Thank You! I would like to thank everyone who participated in our recent Partners in the Gospel survey. I realize the summer months are...

Nothing Is impossible with God For many years, I was privileged to be part of the Sacred Heart Radio  program with Fr. Kurt Nagel and Dr....

Join St. Barbara Catholic Church for Black Diamond Labor Days! Volunteers Needed – Be Part of the Parade & Parish Booth! Or come visit us...

Time to get excited for Oktoberfest 2025, hosted by the Knights of Columbus! Join us on  October 11th at 6:00 PM  for a lively evening of food, fellowship, and fundraising at St. Barbara’s Oktoberfest — where German fare, festive fun, and exciting auction items come together to support and grow our community! Tickets are on sale now! Tickets are $50 each ($45 for ages 65+) Tickets can be purchased by emailing Katie Quinn at quinnkatie88@gmail.com or texting her at 509.270.38

I have frequently shared with you a phrase that surrounded a Christian bookstore in Auburn years ago, when I served my first pastorate at...

A Little Humor Many years ago, someone emailed me a list of bulletin bloopers which I shared during a retreat. One skeptical participant...

Benedict XVI On Leisure & Reading The Bible Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Last weekend I spoke on the need for our busy culture to...

Perseverance Shortly after I arrived in the parish last year, I received a book from Dynamic Catholic called 33 Days to Eucharistic...

Now Accepting Vendor Applications for the 2025 St. Barbara’s Fall Artisan Bazaar Join us for the St. Barbara’s Fall Artisan Bazaar  on Saturday, October 25, 2025 , from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM  at 32416 6th Ave, Black Diamond, WA 98010 . We are now accepting vendor applications! This annual event is a wonderful opportunity for artisans and small businesses to showcase their handcrafted goods in a warm, welcoming atmosphere filled with music, a cozy café, and local promotion. Vendo

Resolving Conflict the Way Christ Taught Us During my training to become a resident advisor in college, I vividly remember an important...

You Are a Child of God: But What Does That Really Mean? We hear it often: You are a child of God.  But have you ever paused to truly...

Faith and Freedom: A Catholic Reflection for the Fourth of July As we gather this week to celebrate the Fourth of July, we give thanks to...

United in Mission, Bold in Faith: The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul Each year on June 29, the Church celebrates the great Solemnity...

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ   Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus...

View the current schedule for this fall on our website at https://www.stbarbarachurch.org/faith-formation-classes Faith Formation &...

06-05 Consultation Meeting: Parish Demographic Surveys, Community Engagement, and Communication Strategies   Date & Time: 2025-06-05...

When: Saturday, July 19, 9:00am to 4:30pm Where: Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 1614 Farrelly St.Enumclaw, WA Spend the day on a personal...

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity   Dear Parish Family, This Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, one of the...