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
Archdiocese of Seattle Associated Catholic Cemeteries Open House
Discover the beauty and peace of our Catholic cemeteries at this special Open House. ...
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, USABetrothed: Marriage Preparation Retreat
Prepare for a fulfilling marriage at The Betrothed retreat. Join us for insightful sessions and bonding activities that strengthen your relationship for life. ...
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAMass for First Responders
Join us for the Mass for First Responders at the St. James Cathedral Chapel with Bishop Schuster on October 28th, which is National First Responders Day. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
SEATTLE — The State of Washington will not force Catholic priests to violate the sacred sea ..... Read More
Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortation “Dilexi Te” (“I have loved you”), promulgated Oc ..... Read More
SEATTLE — After praying the rosary together as a school Oct. 7, students at St. Catherine o ..... Read More
ROME — Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortation “Dilexi Te” (“I have loved you”), was pro ..... Read More
TACOMA — The pews at St. Leo Church were packed Oct. 4 as almost 300 people gathered in sol ..... Read More
RENTON — On Oct. 5, Bernie Wittgens will take a four-wheeled cart filled with about 100 pro ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
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.
Federal court blocks Washington law targeting seal of confession
SEATTLE, July 18, 2025 – A federal court today blocked a new Washington state law that would have forced Catholic priests to face jail time unless they broke the sacred seal of confession.
Catholic bishops ask court to quickly block unconstitutional Washington law breaking seal of confession
SEATTLE, June 6, 2025 – The Catholic bishops of Washington asked a federal court late yesterday to block a new state law that forces priests to choose between breaking the sacred seal of confession or facing jail time before it takes effect on July 27.