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.
As we celebrate the Easter Season and the archdiocese's 175th anniversary this year, join us for the Season of Service going on now through the end of May. Sign up for a service event, and report your service hours.
Upcoming events
Virtual - Online
Crozier Speaker Series
Father Carlos will speak about his vocations story, suggest ways to help answer the question about God’s role in our lives , and share how he includes his love for animals in his ministry. Everyone is welcome. ...
Immaculate Conception - Seattle
820 18th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122Corpus Christi Multicultural Eucharistic Procession and Adoration
The Eucharistic Procession and Adoration has been cancelled. ...
Camp Hamilton
25405 Lake Fontal Rd, Monroe, WA, USAQuo Vadis Days
CAMP IS FULL. Amazing 4-day overnight camp for high school men grades 9-12 with priests and seminarians from the Archdiocese of Seattle. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
SEATTLE — A moment that Joseph Tapia-Beeman first imagined more than 15 years ago came tr ..... Read More
SEATTLE — The Roman Catholic bishops of Washington state asked a federal court late Thurs ..... Read More
SEATTLE — The goal was 175,000 hours of volunteerism by local Catholics between March to Ma ..... Read More
SEATTLE — A seventh-grade class at Our Lady of Guadalupe School in Seattle wants people to ..... Read More
ROME — The Council of Nicaea 1,700 years ago recognized that Christian unity had to be ba ..... Read More
SEATTLE — Hundreds of people filled St. James Cathedral on May 31 to celebrate the 175th ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
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.
Joy and Blessings for New Pope Leo XIV
SEATTLE, May 8, 2025 – We share the joy of people around the world as we welcome Pope Leo XIV as our new Holy Father. Let us pray the Lord fills him with the peace and consolation of the Holy Spirit in these first and early days of his pontificate.