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.
Upcoming events
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAMass for Suicide Healing and Remembrance
Participate in a heartfelt Mass honoring lives lost to suicide. We gather in prayer for survivors and those grieving the loss of loved ones. ...
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, USABetrothed: Marriage Preparation Retreat
Prepare for a fulfilling marriage at The Betrothed retreat. Join us for insightful sessions and bonding activities that strengthen your relationship for life ...
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, USAPastoral Care & Outreach Day
Join us for an information-filled day highlighting some key pastoral outreach ministries of the archdiocese, mass, and prayer. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
Each year, the Catholic Church joins with other faith traditions to celebrate the Season of ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — The greatest risk in life is to waste it by not seeking to follow God’s plan ..... Read More
BELLEVUE — Father James Donald Picton died Aug. 26, 2025, at Grace Lodge Adult Family Home ..... Read More
LACEY — Abbot Marion Nguyen of Saint Martin’s Abbey, chancellor of Saint Martin’s Universit ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has been named to Time magazine’s “Time 100 AI” list for 2025, ..... Read More
TACOMA — The relics of six Mexican martyrs will travel through Western Washington in late A ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
Federal court blocks Washington law targeting seal of confession
SEATTLE, July 18, 2025 – A federal court today blocked a new Washington state law that would have forced Catholic priests to face jail time unless they broke the sacred seal of confession.
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.