About St. Michael the Archangel · Royal City, Washington
St. Michael the Archangel Parish is a Roman Catholic parish serving the agricultural community of Royal City in Washington's Columbia Basin (Grant County). Established in 1966 when it was raised from mission status in the Diocese of Yakima, it is one of the most ethnically diverse parishes in central Washington, offering Mass in both English and Spanish every Sunday. From its home at 205 Wildflower St NE, the parish also administers Queen of All Saints Parish in nearby Warden, and is home to a broad range of Hispanic and Anglo ministries — from Cursillo and Guadalupano groups to Al-Anon, a Charismatic Group, and youth outreach.
- Established
- 1966
- Patron
- St. Michael the Archangel
- Rector
- Rev. Jorge A. López Granados
- Diocese
- Diocese of Yakima
Why belong here
St. Michael the Archangel is a small but unusually lively parish that lives at the heart of Royal City's working agricultural community. Three Sunday Masses (one in English, two in Spanish) and a weekly Spanish Mass reflect the bilingual fabric of central Washington. Beyond Mass, the parish offers rich opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship — Cursillo, Guadalupano, a Charismatic Group, Marriage Encounter, Al-Anon, and the Madre Teresa Group for helping the poor — making it a place where families, youth, and Spanish-speaking Catholics can find a true spiritual home.
Mass times at St. Michael the Archangel
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Thursday after 6:00 PM Mass
- By appointment
Parish Identity & Patron
St. Michael the Archangel Parish takes its name from the archangel Michael, defender against evil and patron of soldiers, police, and the sick — whose feast the Church celebrates on September 29. The parish was formally established in 1966 within the Diocese of Yakima, the Roman Catholic diocese covering central Washington's Yakima Valley, Columbia Basin, and surrounding counties.
- Patron: St. Michael the Archangel
- Feast Day: September 29
- Established: 1966 (raised from mission to parish)
- Diocese: Yakima
Clergy, Deacons & Staff
Rev. Jorge A. López Granados was assigned pastor of St. Michael the Archangel in 2019 and also administers Queen of All Saints Parish in Warden. He is assisted by two deacons, a parish secretary-bookkeeper, and a network of lay coordinators who lead the parish's many ministries.
- Pastor: Rev. Jorge A. López Granados (since 2019)
- Deacon Francisco (Paco) Martinez
- Deacon Bob Schrom (also Confirmation Coordinator)
- Secretary / Bookkeeper: Anna Valle
- Contact: [email protected]
Religious Education & Youth
Faith formation for children and youth is offered in both English and Spanish, with separate coordinators for elementary catechesis, Confirmation preparation, Hispanic religious education, and Hispanic youth ministry. A separate Gang and Troubled Youth Ministry reaches at-risk young people in the community.
- Elementary Religious Education — Mary Helen Vasquez
- Confirmation — Deacon Bob Schrom
- Hispanic Religious Education — Vicente Guadarrama
- Hispanic Youth — Blanca E. Morfin
- Gang and Troubled Youth Ministry — Blanca E. Morfin
Spanish-Language Ministries & Movements
St. Michael's is a hub for a remarkable range of Spanish-language Catholic movements and mutual-support groups, serving the large Hispanic population of Royal City and the surrounding farms and orchards. Many of these meet on a regular basis outside of Sunday Mass.
- Cursillo & Ultreya Group — Eduardo De Niz
- Guadalupano Group — Dionicio Orozco, Odulia Serrano
- Parish Marriage Encounter (Spanish) — Roberto & Liliana Unda
- Al-Anon Family Group (Spanish) — Martha P. Herrera
- Charismatic Group (Spanish) — Martha Valentin
Outreach, Advocacy & Service
Outreach to the vulnerable is a central pillar of parish life. The Madre Teresa Group is dedicated to helping the poor, while the Catholic Advocacy Network connects parishioners with broader Church social-justice efforts. Parish leaders also work with single mothers and their children through ongoing support programs.
- Madre Teresa Group (Helping the Poor) — Imbert Moreno
- Catholic Advocacy Network — Angelica Rodriguez, Anna Valle
- Help for Single Mothers & Children
Parish Leadership Councils
Lay leadership is organized through a Finance Council and a Pastoral Council, which guide the temporal and spiritual life of the parish in collaboration with the pastor.
- Finance Council Contacts: Anita Sather, Joel Watkins, Jesus Villa
- Finance Council Members: Jesus Villa, Angelica Rodriguez, Patrick Lee, Anna Valle, Joel Watkins, Jaime Estrada, Hugo Ledezma, Heather Lutz
- Pastoral Council Contact: Santos Guadarrama
Multi-Parish Mission: Queen of All Saints, Warden
Since at least 2019, St. Michael the Archangel has served as the administrative center for Queen of All Saints Parish in Warden, WA. The pastor, secretarial staff, and several deacons serve both communities, with Deacon Bob Schrom and Deacons Andrés Escamilla and George Legg assisting across the two parishes.
- Queen of All Saints Parish — 1100 S. Pine, Warden, WA 98857
- Administered from St. Michael the Archangel, Royal City
- Phone: (509) 346-2730
Visit, Contact & Office Hours
The parish office is located at 205 Wildflower St NE in Royal City, with the rectory at 145 Daisy St NW. Office hours accommodate working families in the agricultural community, opening in the late afternoon through early evening on weekdays.
- Parish address: 205 Wildflower St NE, Royal City, WA 99357
- Mailing address: P.O. Box 340, Royal City, WA 99357
- Rectory: 145 Daisy St NW, Royal City, WA 99357
- Phone: (509) 346-2730
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Monday–Friday 3:30 PM–7:30 PM; Wednesday 3:30 PM–5:00 PM
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Jorge A. López Granados2019–present
Assigned in 2019; also administers Queen of All Saints Parish in Warden.