About St. Barbara · Black Diamond, Washington
St. Barbara Catholic Church in Black Diamond, Washington, is a welcoming parish focused on spiritual growth for all ages and backgrounds. It emphasizes the relationship of Christ and family within the home and community, offering a variety of ministries, sacraments, and services. The parish is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle’s new parish family model, which restructures parishes for greater collaboration and mission. It operates with a dedicated pastoral team including Father Jim Northrop, the pastor, and Fr. Steve Woodland, the parochial vicar.
- Patron
- St. Barbara
- Rector
- Father Jim Northrop
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Seattle
Why belong here
Join a vibrant community that cultivates spiritual growth and advocates for Christ and family within the home and community. Engage through ministries, sacraments, and faith formation that aim to deepen your relationship with Christ and equip you for ministry. The parish offers opportunities to serve, grow, and encounter Christ through worship, education, and outreach.
Mass times at St. Barbara
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Thursday 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
- Saturday 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 PM
- Saturday 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
- Tuesday after Mass (approx. 9 AM)
Adoration times
- First Friday of each month, following daily Mass (9 AM Historical Chapel)
- 8:00 AM Livestream
About Us
We are a welcoming parish that consciously provides spiritual growth for everyone and advocates the relationship of Christ and family within the home and community.
Ministry
Come serve Christ and His church. Engaging with the parish community helps others as well as your own faith.
Sacraments
Encounter Christ through the sacraments. God shares his holiness with us so that we, in turn, can make the world holier.
Faith Formation
Explore your faith. Education for adults and youth, to continue and strengthen you and your family's journey.
Parish Family
On July 1, 2024, the 136 parishes in the Archdiocese of Seattle became 60 parish families, with eight stand-alone parishes. Each parish family is led by a pastor or pastoral coordinator, and many have a parochial vicar assisting. Together, over the next three years, the parish family will work to form one new canonical parish, while creatively re-envisioning how they will serve their community.