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. 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. ...
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, USAMass to Honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas in the Jubilee Year
Join us at the 31st Celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday, December 6. Includes a holy hour, procession and mass. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
BALTIMORE — A new English version of the Bible will be released in 2027 with the name The C ..... Read More
The mission of St. Vincent de Paul is very much alive in the Archdiocese of Seattle. Nearl ..... Read More
Just a month ago — when speaking to Latino Catholics from the National Catholic Council for ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — A new documentary released by the Vatican on Pope Leo XIV’s early life is mo ..... Read More
WASHINGTON — Everyday Catholics can love and accompany those in need, according to experts ..... Read More
SEATTLE — “My friends, many worry that another Great Depression is on the horizon. I am her ..... 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.