Welcome to the Catholic Church in Western Washington
From Archbishop Paul D. Etienne
Welcome to our new website! Thank you for taking time to visit us. We hope this website inspires you to learn about the Catholic faith or go deeper in your own relationship with Jesus. Learn about our ministries, upcoming celebrations, local Catholic events and more. This website is here to serve you. May it help you to find and experience the endless love and joy of our Lord.
Three ways to grow your faith this year
Be Fed
Join Archbishop Etienne as he shares insights and speaks with local young adults about real issues we face today and how Christ, present in the Eucharist, can truly nourish us.
Year of St. Joseph
Pray with us in this Year of St. Joseph, established by Pope Francis, to follow St. Joseph's example and fully embrace God's will and strengthen our faith life.
Year of the Family
Celebrate the Year of the Family, established by Pope Francis on the Feast of St. Joseph, to live the joy, beauty and love of family life through Christ.
Faith in action
Archdiocese in the news
Bishop Mueggenborg Appointed as Bishop of Reno
On July 20, 2021 Pope Francis appointed Bishop Daniel H. Mueggenborg, auxiliary bishop of Seattle, as Bishop of Reno.
Archbisop votes against U.S. bishops' proposal
Concerned that a U.S. bishops’ proposed teaching document on the Eucharist has become politicized, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne joined a minority of bishops in voting against the proposal June 17.
Official Appointments Announced
Official appointments announced in the Archdiocese of Seattle.
Upcoming events
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Trophy Lake Golf & Casting Club
Join the archbishop on Tuesday, August 3 at Trophy Lake Golf & Casting Club in Port Orchard for a full day of golf, fellowship and fun(raising to support seminarian formation. All proceeds raised from our annual Archbishop Golf Tournament are directed to the Seminarian Formation Fund to offset the costs associated with study for the priesthood.
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Zoom
¿Le gustaría servir o sirve ya en algún ministerio en su parroquia o movimiento eclesial laico? La Oficina Regional del Noroeste para Asuntos Hispanos ofrece este diplomado gratuito y completamente en línea vía Zoom. Este es un esfuerzo colaborativo por parte de las (arqui) diócesis de los estados de Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana y Alaska.…
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Calling all Catholic young adults age 18-39! Enjoy an evening outdoors with food, drink and meaningful conversations as we EXPLORE OUR FAITH TOGETHER.