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.
It's Easter, a time to celebrates the Lord's resurrection from the dead and his victory over death. Go to our Easter webpage for my video message and inspiration for how to live the joy of the Easter season.
Upcoming events
St. James Cathedral Parish Hall
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAOur Synodal, Diaconal Church
All Catholics interested in learning about the Synodal process are invited to attend this special session at St. James Cathedral. Deacon Geert de Cubber of Belgium will share his experience as the only Roman Catholic permanent deacon to serve as a voting member in the 2023-2024 global Synod Assembly. ...
Laudato Si Movement – Washington Chapter Monthly Meetings
All parishioners, parish leaders, and volunteers interested in Care for Creation are invited to join us at our monthly LSM-WA Chapter Meetings. ...
Kells Irish Restaurant and Bar
1916 Post Alley, Seattle, WashingtonTheology on Tap with Bishop Frank Schuster
All young adults are invited to join us at Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub for an evening of faith, fellowship, and meaningful conversation with Bishop Schuster. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
VATICAN CITY — Appealing to those in power to end all conflicts through dialogue and not do ..... Read More
This is Archbishop Paul D. Etienne’s homily from the 2026 Easter Vigil at St. James Cathedr ..... Read More
Below is the homily delivered by Archbishop Paul D. Etienne at Holy Thursday Mass 2026 at S ..... Read More
This Lent has been different. I traveled to different parishes around the country leading s ..... Read More
The following text is from Seattle Archbishop Paul D. Etienne’s blog, Truth in Love.After r ..... Read More
VANCOUVER — For 20 years, teens in Vancouver have told the story of Jesus’ passion and deat ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
Official Appointments
SEATTLE, March 30, 2026 – The Most Rev. Paul D. Etienne, having carefully assessed the needs of the People of God in the Archdiocese of Seattle and after careful consultation with the Christian Faithful and the Priest Personnel Board, makes the following pastoral appointments in accord with the 1983 Code of Canon Law.
Bishop Frank Schuster Appointed Vicar for Multicultural Ministry
SEATTLE, February 12, 2026 – The Archdiocese of Seattle announces the appointment of auxiliary Bishop Frank Schuster as the new Vicar for Multicultural Ministry, which seeks to embrace diversity through celebration, community and education...
A Pastoral Letter by Archbishop Paul D. Etienne
SEATTLE, January 26, 2026 – In these turbulent times — marked by conflict abroad, fragmentation at home, and profound questions about our shared moral life — the Church once again lifts high the Gospel as the light by which we must walk...
Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
SEATTLE, January 21, 2026 – The Partnership for a World without Nuclear Weapons released a statement in recognition of the fifth anniversary of the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons...