St. Therese Parish, founded in Seattle’s Madrona neighborhood in 1926 and a part of the South Seattle Deanery, is a welcoming, diverse Catholic faith community that invites parishioners to know, love and serve God. Enthusiastic parishioner involvement, a strong commitment to social justice and a Catholic school tradition reflects a rich racial, ethnic, socio-economic and religious diversity. These traditions are nurtured by our Eucharistic celebrations in both contemporary and gospel music settings.
The Parish has been shaped for decades by its commitment to gospel music, social justice and the innovations of the Vatican II Council. Since late 2017, the Social Justice Commission has moved to organize the building of a tiny house and to host anti-racism workshops.