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
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, USAYoung Adult Silent Retreat
Reconnect with God, listen deeply to Gods voice, and discern His call for the year ahead. ...
Seattle University - Chapel of St. Ignatius
901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122Martin Luther King Jr. Mass
Join us for Mass to celebrate Martin Luther King Junior on Monday, January 20, at the St. Ignatius Chapel at Seattle University. ...
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Compelled by the Fire of Charity: St. Catherine of Siena on Human Dignity with Sister Gabriella Yi, OP Please join us in an hour of prayer and reflection on the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Register for this online event on Zoom here. Sponsored by the Washington State Catholic Conference,… ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
LOS ANGELES — Four days after Corpus Christi Church was incinerated in the Palisades Fire ..... Read More
SEATTLE — In a statement on Jan. 9, the Washington State Catholic Conference released infor ..... Read More
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom wit ..... Read More
SALT LAKE CITY — Despite a 21st century world that is increasingly becoming more secular, p ..... Read More
BELLEVUE – Father Oliver F. Duggan, recently retired pastor of Assumption Parish in Seatt ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — Marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and the start of the new year, Pop ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
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.
Archbishop Etienne issues Unity Letter before Election
SEATTLE, November 4, 2024 – Our nation faces challenges and difficulties beyond what we ever imagined. This moment gives us an opportunity to ask who we are and what future we want.