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.
It's the Christmas Season from now until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on January 11. Click here for ways to celebrate and to watch my Christmas video message.
Upcoming events
Archdiocese of Seattle Isaac Orr Conference Room
910 Marion Street, Seattle, WAMental Health First Aid Workshop
All parish and school leadership are invited to attend a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Workshop, led by Deacon Eric Paige. MHFA is a skills-based training that teaches teams how to recognize the signs of mental health and substance use challenges. ...
St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Port Orchard
1150 Mitchell Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366Sarah Hart Free Concert
Sarah Hart is one of the leading figures in contemporary Catholic music today. Her songs of faith have touched the lives of thousands. Sarah has written numerous Catholic hymns and Mass settings, is a Grammy-nominated composer, and has published multiple books and a musical based on the life of St. Bernadette. Sarah spends much of… ...
Church of the Visitation in Tacoma at the Social Hall
5645 S Warner St, Tacoma, WashingtonExperience a Life with the Holy Spirit Retreat
Join us for a day with Jesus through the Holy Spirit—teaching, stories, prayer, and discussion to live Spirit-filled and use your gifts. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
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
SEATTLE — In 2002, Rebecca Anderson was in her kitchen scrolling through the AM dial of her ..... Read More
SEATTLE — Beginning his annual letter to the people of the Archdiocese of Seattle, Archbish ..... Read More
ST. LOUIS — Redemptorist Father William “Bill” Cleary died Dec. 29, 2025, in Missouri after ..... Read More
New year, new events to fill your calendar! The next few weeks around the Archdiocese of Se ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
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....
Local Catholics Honored with Papal Awards
SEATTLE, November 18, 2025 – The Archdiocese of Seattle honored 22 people with papal awards in recognition for their service and dedication to the mission of the Catholic Church...