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Our Lady of Seven Dolors School

Tulalip, Washington
Details:

Dates of Operation: 1868–1901
Current Diocese: Seattle
Previous Diocese Involved:
Nesqually, 1868–1901
Religious Orders who worked at the Parish / School:
Sisters of Providence (formerly Daughters of Charity, Servants of the Poor), 1868–1901*
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, 1868–1878
On a Reservation: Tulalip Reservation
On the Department of the Interior List: No
Tribal Nations Impacted (as listed in historical documents):
Clallam; Tulalip

Notes: In 1864, the Oblate Fathers missioned at Tulalip built a school for Native American girls, but it did not open until the Sisters of Charity arrived in 1868. In 1878, the Oblate Fathers withdrew from Tulalip and the boys from their school transferred to Our Lady of Seven Dolors. In 1901, the school transitioned to government sponsorship.