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
Virtual - Online
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. ...
Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
11100 Northeast 6th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004ASCEND Eucharistic Revival
Join Catholics from all over Western Washington for the ASCEND Eucharistic Revival on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Bellevue, WA. ...
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord celebrates when Christ ascended into Heaven in the presence of his disciples on the fortieth day after his Resurrection. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
Father Stephen “Steve” J. Szeman, who served the Archdiocese of Seattle since 1953, died ju ..... Read More
SEATTLE — “If you could have coffee with Jesus, what would you ask him?” “I would probably ..... Read More
SEATTLE — Father David A. Brant, who served in the Archdiocese of Seattle for more than 60 ..... Read More
SEATTLE — Archbishop Paul D. Etienne has announced pastoral appointments in the Archdiocese ..... Read More
SEATTLE — When Graham Crawley joined a choir at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, Cali ..... Read More
ROME — Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his prayer intention for the month of May to one of human ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
Priest assignments to begin in July
SEATTLE, May 4, 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.
What a Pope Invites Us to Be
SEATTLE, April 16, 2026 - At a time when armed conflicts proliferate, and democracies strain under polarization and the coercion of autocrats, truth itself is contested and trust for moral authority stands at a crossroads.
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...