Rural Washington: A value we need to preserve

In his weekly “In Joy and Hope” column for the Catholic Northwest Progress, Archbishop Murphy draws attention to the many challenges faced by the rural communities in the Archdiocese of Seattle – especially those dependent on fishing or timber. He expresses true concern for the future of these communities. “Without realizing it or stopping to consider the consequences, a way of life is being lost,” said Archbishop Murphy. “What is happening to rural communities is a moral issue which needs to be addressed in light of all the values at stake.”