Welcome to the Catholic Church in Western Washington
From Archbishop Paul D. Etienne
Welcome! We hope this website inspires you to learn about the Catholic faith or go deeper in your own relationship with Jesus. Learn about the Archdiocese of Seattle, our ministries, upcoming events and more.
Upcoming events
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAConcert in Celebration of Día de Muertos
Celebrate All Soul’s Day at St. James Cathedral with the music of Orquesta Northwest and followed by hot cocoa and pan de Muerto refreshments. ...
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, USAPastoral Care & Outreach Day
Join us for an information-filled day highlighting some key pastoral outreach ministries of the archdiocese, mass, and prayer. ...
St. Paul Catholic Church
10001 57th Avenue South, Seattle, WABlack Catholic Advisory Circle Conference 2025 – The Eucharist for Inclusion and Healing
Join us for a day of community as we explore how the Eucharist calls us to deeper unity, radical inclusion, and profound healing in the Body of Christ. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
BELLINGHAM — In March, Mike Cohen, director of the Bellingham Food Bank, was surprised to f ..... Read More
SHORELINE — Father Joseph “Jay” A. DeFolco died Oct. 25, 2025, at Richmond Beach Adult Fami ..... Read More
It is alarming and beyond disturbing to see the recent potential escalation of nuclear rhet ..... Read More
“There’s too much change!” “We’re not changing enough!” “It’s the same people every Sunday! ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — The supreme rule in the Catholic Church is love, which compels all of the fa ..... Read More
WASHINGTON — A centuries-old devotional book, said to be the second most circulated in the ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
Archdiocese of Seattle Launches First Responder Ministry
SEATTLE, October 21, 2025 – Today, the Archdiocese of Seattle announced a new ministry dedicated to providing spiritual and pastoral care for first responders in Western Washington.
Washington withdraws attack on seal of confession
SEATTLE, October 10, 2025 – The State of Washington agreed today not to force Catholic priests to violate the sacred seal of confession.