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, 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. ...
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USACelebration of Our Saints Mass
Join us in celebrating the saints from our diverse cultural communities. Attend in person or livestream on Facebook or Vimeo at @ArchdioceseofSeattle. All are welcome. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
WASHINGTON — Georgetown University’s board of directors unanimously voted to name Eduardo M ..... Read More
YAKIMA — Immigrant priests, seminarians and religious in the U.S. are among those impacted ..... Read More
PORT ANGELES — Father Dennis E. Robb, a priest of the Archdiocese of Seattle for more than ..... Read More
SEATTLE — While visiting St. Francis Xavier Church in Manhattan, Corinna Laughlin, the dire ..... Read More
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
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.