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
Holy Cross, Tacoma
5510 N 44th St, Tacoma, WA 98407St. Peter Chanel Mass and Reception
All are invited to join Fr. Spicer and the Samoan Catholic community for a special Mass celebrating St. Peter Chanel. ...
Virtual - Online
Grief Support Group Essentials Webinar
All parish staff and volunteers are invited to an online Grief Support Group Essentials Webinar. ...
Holyrood Catholic Cemetery
205 NE 205th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155Open House at Holyrood Cemetery
On behalf of the Associated Catholic Cemeteries, families and individuals alike are invited to join us for a Open House at Holyrood Cemetery in Shoreline, where faith, reflection, and community come together. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
BELFAIR — For more than 20 years, a local group has made rosaries to send around the world. ..... Read More
ROME — It was the start of 2026 and Lucy McGovern, a junior at Marquette University, had ju ..... Read More
The world had its eyes fixed on the 10th floor of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital in 2025, waiting, ..... Read More
SEATTLE — Seattle Archbishop Paul D. Etienne and Father Gary Lazzeroni, the vicar general f ..... Read More
PHILADELPHIA — Catholic bishops and lay leaders across the political spectrum are expressin ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — Appealing to those in power to end all conflicts through dialogue and not do ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
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...