The Institute started in 1989 to empower Native Americans to minister to their own people and continue their catholic identity. The institutes training deals with alcohol/dysfnctional families and enriches the Catholic Tradition through the gifts of Native American Culture.

The St. Leo Community provides a weekly liturgy to the Catholic Inmates at McNeil Island's Special Committment Center.  Mass is celebrated monthly.  A team of six lay persons trained to work with this special population provides prayer, reflection, faith sharing and communion. 

For many years St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church has been supporting and communicating with the missions of Kasisi in Africa, St. Catherine's in Alaska, and the Swinomish Spirituality Center in LaConner, Wa.
Not simply an exchange of letters, this helps the community realize the values associated with being a Jesuit parish, such as a real concern for the well being of others and a spirituality that moves St. Rita's forward.

Parishioners help families in transitional housing by preparing and serving a meal and chaperoning an overnight at Visitation Parish.

Parishioners participate in a prayerful vigil, 40 Days for Life, twice a year and attend the yearly ProLife rally in Olympia, WA.