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.
New Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Paul D. Etienne
Given the turmoil and discord in our society, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne wrote a new pastoral letter entitled: “A Well-Ordered Society Rooted in Truth, Justice, and Peace.”
Upcoming events
Peace & Spirituality Center
1663 Killarney Way, Bellevue, WA 98004Trauma-Sensitive Pastoral Response Seminar
Join our seminar to explore the profound effects of abuse in church settings. Gain insights into the challenges faced by survivors and their families. ...
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAJoin Archbishop Etienne for Ash Wednesday Mass
Join Archbishop Etienne at St. James Cathedral on at 12:10 pm on Wednesday, March 5, for Ash Wednesday Mass. ...
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, USABetrothed: Marriage Preparation Retreat
Prepare for a fulfilling marriage at The Betrothed retreat. Join us for insightful sessions that strengthen your relationship for life. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
It’s become a tradition for the Catholic bishops from the two cities sending teams to the S ..... Read More
SHAW ISLAND — Sisters from four religious orders gathered Feb. 2 for prayer and fellowship ..... Read More
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Father Marlin Connole, a longtime priest of the Archdiocese of Seatt ..... Read More
Father Gary Zender has noticed a trend in the archdiocese from before he was ordained in 19 ..... Read More
This is Father Gary Lazzeroni’s homily from the Jan. 30 Mass for Peace at St. James Cathedr ..... Read More
After a significant drop during the pandemic, the number of new men entering the seminary h ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
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...
Archbishop Etienne's Issues 2026 Annual Letter
SEATTLE, January 14, 2026 – Like many of you, I take time at the start of the new year to reflect on the previous year and pray about priorities for the future — not just for myself as your archbishop, but for the archdiocese as well....