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.

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.

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.

Upcoming events

Tremendous Teamwork Party at Society of St. Vincent de Paul Vancouver
15
May
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Vancouver, Washington
St Vincent De Paul Vancouver Conference, 2456 NE Stapleton Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661

Teamwork Party with St. Vincent de Paul in Vancouver

Join us for a Tremendous Teamwork Party with St. Vincent de Paul Vancouver on May 15. Help fold and sort clothing for those in need. ...

Holy Hour for Vocations
22
May
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Vancouver
8701 Northeast 119th Street, Vancouver, Washington

Holy Hour for Vocations

Join Fr. Justin Ryan, Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Seattle, for a Holy Hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. ...

24
May
7:00 am - 4:15 pm
Holy Rosary, Edmonds
760 Aloha St, Edmonds, Washington

Iron Sharpens Iron – Seattle Men’s Conference

All men are invited to this powerful day of fellowship, worship, and growth as we delve into what it means to live as authentic Catholic Christian men in today's world. ...

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Explore what it means to be Catholic and how to start your faith journey.

Faith in action

News

From Northwest Catholic

Experiencing Jesus: Local Catholic high schools offer adoration

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A local woman’s lunch with the new pope

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Joy and blessings for Pope Leo XIV

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From the Archdiocese

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.

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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.