Welcome to the Catholic Church in Western Washington

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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 the season of Advent. Click here to discover new ways to celebrate this season of hope and joy.

Planning for the future

Partners in the Gospel is a strategic pastoral planning effort taking place across the Archdiocese of Seattle to re-invigorate and renew our local Catholic Church.

Final parish families were announced in February 2024, and Archbishop Etienne and the Priest Personnel Board released the Official Appointments, including pastors, parochial vicars and other assignments, in April 2024.

Parish families and official appointments went into effect on July 1, 2024.

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Christmas

Christmas, the Nativity of the Lord, is one of the most important solemnities of the Church year and a holy day of obligation. ...

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News

From Northwest Catholic

In video, Archbishop Etienne discusses synod, final document and what it means for us

SEATTLE — Catholics around the world participated in the global Synod on Synodality, which ..... Read More

Jesus’ crown of thorns returns to Notre Dame Cathedral

PARIS — Firefighters and police officers formed a human chain to rescue the crown of thorns ..... Read More

Redmond parish provides safety, quiet and respect for those living in their cars

REDMOND – Before the pandemic, Marc traveled the world as a freelance audio technician. He ..... Read More

O’Dea celebrates state title, coaching record

SEATTLE — O’Dea High School’s 38-15 victory over Bellevue High School Dec. 6, not only mean ..... Read More

15-foot icon of Christ the Teacher a beacon in Gig Harbor

GIG HARBOR — A 15-foot icon of Christ the Teacher began greeting visitors to St. Nicholas P ..... Read More

Popular piety and devotion to Our Lady

On Saturday, we celebrated our annual Mother of the Americas Mass at St. James Cathedral. D ..... Read More

From the Archdiocese

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.  

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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. 

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Synod is a lesson of moving at the pace of the Holy Spirit

ROME / USCCB October 24, 2024 – Catholic New Service features an interview with Archbishop Paul D. Etienne about the global synod in Rome. Watch the interview at the link below.

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Archdiocese Reaffirms Commitment to Victim Survivors

SEATTLE, July 12, 2024 – Today King County Superior Court Judge Michael Scott ruled that the attorney general does not have legal authority to enforce a subpoena against the Archdiocese of Seattle.

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The Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese of Seattle. Everyone is invited to participate.

The Archdiocese of Seattle is committed to transparency regarding clergy abuse.