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, USAUnplug with the Lord: A Retreat for High School Juniors, Seniors and Recent Graduates
Join this retreat at a retreat center and explore ways to grow in relationship with God and discern His plan for you! ...
Holy Family, Kirkland
7045 120th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA, USAAnnual Youth Minister & Volunteer Training & Networking 2025
Join us on Saturday, August 23 at Holy Family Parish in Kirkland for the annual training for youth ministers, volunteers, and core teams! ...
Online
Orientation Sessions for New OCIA Coordinators and Volunteers
Discover effective strategies for Christian initiation ministry coordination. This training equips you with tools to navigate challenges and foster collaboration. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
HIROSHIMA, Japan — As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings in Hirosh ..... Read More
The following is the text of Archbishop Paul D. Etienne’s remarks at the 53rd memorial serv ..... Read More
Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for m ..... Read More
The following is the text of Archbishop Paul D. Etienne’s Aug. 6 speech at Elisabeth Univer ..... Read More
SEATTLE — Eighty years ago, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on the Japanese citi ..... Read More
SEATTLE — Young adults from the Seattle area organized a pilgrimage to Rome to witness the ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
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.