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
Our Lady Star of the Sea
511 Veneta Avenue, Bremerton, WA, USAArchdiocese of Seattle 175th Anniversary Mass & Celebration – Bremerton
Save the date for the 2025 celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Seattle in Bremerton ...
Online
Entering Lent with the New OCIA
February 25, 2025 10:00 – 11:30 AM Online via Zoom The new translation of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults was published on November 1, 2024, with mandatory use by Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Carlos Carrillo, Director of Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of Seattle, and Corinna Laughlin, Liturgy Consultant, will walk us… ...
Queen of Angels
209 West 11th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362Concurrent Holy Hour for Vocations
Join Fr. Justin Ryan, Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Seattle, and the priests of Clallam and Jefferson counties for concurrent Holy Hours of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ doctors described his condition as “stable” late Feb. 19 even ..... Read More
SEATTLE — At 4:30 a.m. on a Saturday in the middle of fall, while most of Seattle is still ..... Read More
TACOMA — What was just supposed to be a one-day promotion at Camp Colvos Brewing and Pizza ..... Read More
Then he said, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? It is like a must ..... Read More
SEATTLE — After being led by Michael Reichert for over 44 years, Catholic Charities in West ..... Read More
SEATTLE — When Donna Jean Palmberg began supporting her husband, the late Bud Palmberg, as ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington Welcomes New President and CEO
SEATTLE, February 11, 2025 – As the largest provider of social services in the state, Catholic Charities is a demonstration of Christ’s love every day. Their selfless team is on the front lines - housing the homeless, welcoming the stranger, fighting the fentanyl epidemic, supporting veterans, caring for the sick and much more...
Archbishop Etienne's Annual Letter
SEATTLE, January 14, 2025 – As I reflect on the past year, I am filled with gratitude for the numerous blessings in my life and in the life of our local Church. Together, we accomplished many things — launching new ministries, welcoming people to our communities, starting parish families, embracing synodality and much more...
WSCC Media Release about the Native American Research Study
SEATTLE, January 9, 2025 – Washington's bishops commissioned a study of all diocesan archival records documenting Catholic boarding schools serving primarily Native American children, and their related cemeteries.
Local Catholic schools featured on New Day Northwest
SEATTLE, November 21, 2024 – Catholic Schools and the Fulcrum Foundation were featured on King 5's New Day Northwest.