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 the Christmas Season from now until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on January 11. Click here for ways to celebrate and to watch my Christmas video message.
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. Monica, Mercer Island
4301 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040YCP Executive Speaker Series with Deacon Frank
Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) brings together young workers in their 20s and 30s and seasoned business professionals in a variety of programs to foster Catholic identity, encourage community, and inspire action. The Executive Speaker Series is a free event open to the public in which executives share their career and faith journeys with young professionals,… ...
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, USA(Postponed) Three in One: A Valentine’s Day Retreat for Parents
Experience rest, encouragement, and God’s presence in family life at the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center for parents. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
SEATTLE — The Catholic bishops leading the Partnership for a World without Nuclear Weapons ..... Read More
SEATTLE — Father Roger “Rog” O’Brien died Jan. 12, 2026, at Virginia Mason Medical Center i ..... Read More
SEATTLE — In 2002, Rebecca Anderson was in her kitchen scrolling through the AM dial of her ..... Read More
SEATTLE — Beginning his annual letter to the people of the Archdiocese of Seattle, Archbish ..... Read More
ST. LOUIS — Redemptorist Father William “Bill” Cleary died Dec. 29, 2025, in Missouri after ..... Read More
New year, new events to fill your calendar! The next few weeks around the Archdiocese of Se ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
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....
Local Catholics Honored with Papal Awards
SEATTLE, November 18, 2025 – The Archdiocese of Seattle honored 22 people with papal awards in recognition for their service and dedication to the mission of the Catholic Church...