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
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.
Archdiocese Statement on COVID-19 Vaccines
In accordance with the instruction of the Holy See and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the use of all current COVID-19 vaccines during this pandemic are morally acceptable.
Upcoming events
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Calling all young adults age 18-39!
Quench your social and spiritual thirst. Enjoy an evening outdoors with food, drink and meaningful conversations as we EXPLORE OUR FAITH TOGETHER.
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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The Archdiocese of Seattle joyfully announces the ordination to the Priesthood of Deacons Michael Barbarossa, Val Park, and Kyle Poje!
Although the Mass of Ordination will be closed to the public, we invite you to join us online on the Archdiocese of Seattle Vimeo and Facebook pages on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 10:00 am.
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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With praise and thanksgiving to God, we joyfully announce that seminarian Chad Hill will be ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop Eusebio Elizondo on Friday, July 2, 2021 at 7:00 pm.