Bishop Joseph Jude Tyson

Most Rev. Joseph Jude Tyson was born on October 16 in Moses Lake, Washington and at an early age moved to Seattle with his family. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1989. His degrees include a Bachelor of Arts in Russian and Eastern European Studies as well as Editorial Journalism from the University of Washington, a Masters in International Relations from the University of Washington, a Masters of Divinity from the Catholic University of America, and an honorary Doctorate of Letters from St. Martin’s University in Lacy. In 2005, he was consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle and named Vicar General. From 2008-2011, he served as Superintendent of Catholic Schools. He was installed as Bishop of Yakima in 2011 and currently serves as a member of the USCCB’s Committee for Cultural Diversity and Chair of the USCCB’s Pastoral Care for Migrants, Refugees and Travelers. 1980 B.A. Russian and East European Area Studies, University of Washington 1980 B.A. Communications – Editorial Journalism, UW 1984 M.A. International Relations, UW 1989 M.Div., Theological College, Catholic University of America 2011 Honorary Doctorate of Letters, St. Martin’s University, Lacey, Washington 1984-85 St. Vincent de Paul Society — Refugee Services 1989 Ordained to priesthood for Archdiocese of Seattle 1989-91 Parochial Vicar, St. Louise de Marillac Parish, Bellevue 1991–93 Parochial Vicar, St. James Cathedral, Seattle 1993-96 Pastor, St. Mary of the Valley Parish, Monroe 1996-2005 Pastor, St. Edward, St. George, St. Paul Parishes, South Seattle 2005-11 Auxiliary Bishop and Vicar General, Archdiocese of Seattle 2011 Installed as Seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Yakima Present – Chair for Subcommittee on Pastoral Care for Migrants, Refugees and Travelers.