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 Advent, a season of joyful anticipation as we prepare for the coming of Jesus. Click here for Advent inspiration and to watch my Advent video message.
Upcoming events
St. Edward Catholic Church
4205 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA 98118Simbang Gabi Mass with Archbishop Etienne
Join the South Seattle Parish Family (St. Edward, St. George, St. Paul, and St. Peter) for our annual Simbang Gabi novena of Masses at St. Edward. Archbishop Etienne will be here for the final liturgy on Dec. 23rd! All of the Masses will be at 7 pm (except for the Saturday and Sunday Masses which… ...
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAChristmas Eve Mass with Archbishop Etienne
Join Archbishop Etienne for Christmas Eve Mass at St. James Cathedral on December 24 at 10 pm. Mass will also be livestreamed. ...
All Parishes
710 9th Avenue, Seattle, WashingtonChristmas
Christmas, the Nativity of the Lord, is one of the most important solemnities of the Church year and a holy day of obligation. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
KENT — As rain continues to fall in Washington and evacuations continue because of flooding ..... Read More
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — As he waited for the announcement of who would win the Heisman Trophy — ..... Read More
BURLINGTON — Several parishes and schools across Western Washington have shut down operatio ..... Read More
BURIEN — Right out of high school, Sam Estrada became a religious brother and served for 10 ..... Read More
SEATTLE — As Terry Douglas was cleaning out the Magnolia neighborhood home of her late brot ..... Read More
This is Archbishop Etienne’s homily from Dec. 7, 2025, the second Sunday of Advent.Today we ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
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...
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.