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 Lent, a time of hope and spiritual renewal. Go to our Lent webpage for this year's video, inspiration, resources, a small group reflection guide and more.
New Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Paul D. Etienne
Given the turmoil and discord in our society, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne wrote a new pastoral letter entitled: “A Well-Ordered Society Rooted in Truth, Justice, and Peace.”
Upcoming events
Kennedy Catholic High School
140 S 140th St, Burien, WA 98168Middle School Encounter 2026
Join youth in grades 6-8 to experience God through community, learning, and prayer. This retreat will be held at Kennedy Catholic High School. ...
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAChrism Mass
Join Archbishop Etienne for the Chrism Mass and the blessing of the holy oils. ...
Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115Archdiocesan 5k – When You Pray, Move Your Feet
This year, we invite all 74 Catholic schools to move as one community in our first-ever Move Your Feet 5K. We move our feet not just as individual schools, but as one Catholic school family, united in faith, love, and solidarity. Together, we stand with Annunciation School, honoring lives lost and holding their community close in prayer. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
More than 25 years ago, I was working in the diocesan Office of Life and Family when I rece ..... Read More
ROME — The Vatican has published the final report of the synod study group examining women’ ..... Read More
PORT ANGELES — Reddit.com is not typically a place most people think of venturing to when t ..... Read More
SEATTLE — Archbishop Paul D. Etienne released a statement March 3 in response to a ruling m ..... Read More
As tensions escalate following the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, we share this praye ..... Read More
SEATTLE — Dozens of Catholics will spend a Saturday afternoon during Lent participating in ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
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...
Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
SEATTLE, January 21, 2026 – The Partnership for a World without Nuclear Weapons released a statement in recognition of the fifth anniversary of the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons...
Archbishop Etienne's Issues 2026 Annual Letter
SEATTLE, January 14, 2026 – Like many of you, I take time at the start of the new year to reflect on the previous year and pray about priorities for the future — not just for myself as your archbishop, but for the archdiocese as well....