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.
New Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Paul D. Etienne
Given the turmoil and discord in our society, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne wrote a new pastoral letter entitled: “A Well-Ordered Society Rooted in Truth, Justice, and Peace.”
Upcoming events
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAMass and Holy Hour for Peace
Join us for a special Mass for Peace, followed by a Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at St. James Cathedral. This special Mass and Holy Hour is being held in response to the call of Archbishop Paul Coakley, President of the USCCB. ...
Blessed Sacrament, Seattle
5041 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, USAHoly Name Society Monthly Mass for First Responders
The Archdiocese of Seattle's First Responder Ministry invites you to attend a special monthly Mass held on the first Monday morning of every month at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for police, firefighters, and chaplains. ...
Peace & Spirituality Center
1663 Killarney Way, Bellevue, WA 98004Trauma-Sensitive Pastoral Response Seminar
Join our seminar to explore the profound effects of abuse in church settings. Gain insights into the challenges faced by survivors and their families. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
SEATTLE — More U.S. Catholic bishops are sounding the alarm over an increasingly frayed soc ..... Read More
What began as a small gesture of solidarity has quickly grown into a powerful reminder of w ..... Read More
Most bishops today get plenty of mail from parishioners – much of which asks or demands tha ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV didn’t just write his first message as pontiff for World Commun ..... Read More
SEATTLE — The Catholic bishops leading the Partnership for a World without Nuclear Weapons ..... Read More
SEATTLE — Father Roger “Rog” O’Brien died Jan. 12, 2026, at Virginia Mason Medical Center i ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
A Pastoral Letter by Archbishop Paul D. Etienne
SEATTLE, January 26, 2026 – In these turbulent times — marked by conflict abroad, fragmentation at home, and profound questions about our shared moral life — the Church once again lifts high the Gospel as the light by which we must walk...
Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
SEATTLE, January 21, 2026 – The Partnership for a World without Nuclear Weapons released a statement in recognition of the fifth anniversary of the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons...
Archbishop Etienne's Issues 2026 Annual Letter
SEATTLE, January 14, 2026 – Like many of you, I take time at the start of the new year to reflect on the previous year and pray about priorities for the future — not just for myself as your archbishop, but for the archdiocese as well....