St. Brendan (Archdiocese of Seattle)
| Saint Brendan Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Brendan |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Archdiocese of Seattle |
| Deanery: | Not specified in available sources |
| Address: | 10100 NE 192nd St, Bothell, WA 98011 |
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| City: | Bothell, WA |
| Subdivision: | Washington |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | King County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | Worship space dedicated January 22, 1989; current combined parish community formed July 1, 2024 by merger with St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church (Woodinville) |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | publicly detailed in available sources Not publicly detailed in available sources |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Saint Brendan Catholic Church is a territorial Roman Catholic parish in Bothell, Washington, within the Archdiocese of Seattle. As of July 1, 2024, it forms one combined parish family with St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church in Woodinville, serving the local geographic community in the northern Seattle suburbs. The parish is dedicated to Saint Brendan the Navigator (Brendan of Clonfert), the 6th-century Irish monk and abbot known for his legendary voyages across the Atlantic.[1]
The current worship space was dedicated on January 22, 1989, by Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen. Public imagery from Google Maps shows a modern, functional suburban church building with a large gabled roof, a prominent cross on the front façade, light-colored exterior walls (likely stucco or painted brick), large windows for natural light, and extensive surrounding parking. The structure has a contemporary ecclesiastical appearance typical of late-20th-century American parishes—spacious, welcoming, and designed for community worship rather than ornate historic styling. No tall steeple or elaborate Gothic elements are visible; the building emphasizes practicality for a growing suburban congregation.[2]
The parish offers daily Masses (Monday, Wednesday–Saturday at 8:30 a.m.), weekend Masses (Saturday Vigil at 5:00 p.m.; Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. livestreamed, and 12:00 p.m. in Spanish), extended Eucharistic adoration (Monday–Friday 1:00–6:00 p.m., with First Fridays extending overnight), and Reconciliation multiple times weekly. It operates St. Brendan Catholic School and maintains an active community life following the 2024 merger. Pastor of the combined parish is Father Nicholas Wichert, with parochial vicar Father Peter Adoko-Enchill.[3]
The parish is actively involved in broader Eucharistic renewal efforts. It serves as a key sponsor and partner for the ASCEND Eucharistic Revival, a one-day Catholic conference and Eucharistic event scheduled for May 16, 2026, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA. This event, inspired by the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress, includes speakers, Holy Mass, Eucharistic procession, adoration, relics veneration, and more, with social media presence on YouTube (@ASCENDEucharisticRevival), Facebook, and Instagram (@ascendeucharisticrevival).[4]
History
The worship space now used by Saint Brendan Catholic Church was dedicated on January 22, 1989. On July 1, 2024, as part of the Archdiocese of Seattle’s pastoral planning, St. Brendan officially merged with St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church in Woodinville to form one parish family serving the Bothell/Woodinville area. Father Nicholas Wichert serves as pastor of the combined community.[5]
The parish continues the legacy of both predecessor communities, focusing on welcome, evangelization, and service in the growing northern suburbs of Seattle.
Special features
- Combined parish family with St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church (Woodinville) since July 1, 2024.[6]
- St. Brendan Catholic School on campus.[7]
- Extended Eucharistic adoration, including overnight First Fridays.[8]
- Livestreamed Sunday Masses (10:00 a.m. English and 12:00 p.m. Spanish).[9]
- Active role as a sponsor/partner for the ASCEND Eucharistic Revival (May 16, 2026), including procession, adoration, and relics veneration.[10]
Relics
No specific information about notable first-, second-, or third-class relics, reliquaries, or special relic shrines is documented on the parish website or in available public sources for the church building itself. However, the parish participates in the ASCEND Eucharistic Revival event, which includes relics veneration as part of its program.[11] As is customary in consecrated Catholic churches, the main altar likely contains a sealed sepulcrum with at least a small first-class relic (traditionally of a martyr) per liturgical norms, but this cannot be confirmed without direct parish documentation.
Architecture
The current church building, dedicated in 1989, presents a modern, functional suburban design. Google Maps imagery shows a single-story or low-profile structure with a large gabled roof, a prominent cross on the front façade, light-colored exterior walls, large windows for natural light, and extensive surrounding parking. The overall appearance is contemporary and practical, typical of late-20th-century Catholic parishes in the Pacific Northwest—emphasizing community gathering rather than elaborate historic ornamentation.[12]
External features
- Large gabled roof with central cross.
- Light-colored façade (likely stucco or painted brick).
- Ample parking lot and landscaped grounds in a suburban setting.
Interior features
No publicly available interior photos or detailed descriptions appear in the Google Maps imagery or on the current parish website. The worship space is described in general terms as seating approximately 700 people (with past discussions of expansion needs), but specifics on altars, stained glass, pews, or devotional furnishings are not documented in accessible sources.
Associated buildings include the parish office (10051 NE 195th St) and St. Brendan Catholic School.
Art and Devotional Features
Publicly available information on specific interior artwork, stained glass, statues, or devotional elements remains very limited. The parish website focuses on current liturgy, school, the 2024 merger, and Eucharistic renewal efforts rather than artistic inventories. Devotion to the patron, Saint Brendan the Navigator, is highlighted through the parish’s “Story of Saint Brendan” page.
Stained Glass Windows
No specific details on stained glass windows or their subjects are documented.
Statues and Sculptures
No documented information on prominent statues or sculptures is available in public sources.
Other Artwork
No further details on paintings, mosaics, icons, murals, or dedicated devotional areas appear in accessible records.
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Related parishes
As part of the combined parish family, the primary related community is St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church (Woodinville). Other nearby parishes in the Archdiocese of Seattle serve the Bothell/Woodinville area.
External links
- [Official parish website](https://parish.saintbrendan.org)
- [ASCEND Eucharistic Revival](https://www.ascendeucharisticrevival.church/)
- Archdiocese of Seattle parishes directory
References
- ↑ According to the official parish website (parish.saintbrendan.org, as of April 2026) and Archdiocese of Seattle announcements.
- ↑ Based on publicly available Street View and user-uploaded photos from the Google Maps locations provided (as of April 2026).
- ↑ Parish website Mass schedule and leadership listings.
- ↑ ASCEND Eucharistic Revival official site (ascendeucharisticrevival.church) and Archdiocese of Seattle event listings.
- ↑ Archdiocesan announcements and parish website (2024 update).
- ↑ Parish website.
- ↑ School information on the site.
- ↑ Adoration schedule.
- ↑ Mass schedule.
- ↑ ASCEND official site.
- ↑ ASCEND event descriptions.
- ↑ Based on publicly available Street View and user photos from the provided Google Maps links (as of April 2026).