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 to Honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas in the Jubilee Year
Join us at the 31st Celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday, December 6. Includes a holy hour, procession and mass. ...
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a holy day of obligation and one of the most important days. ...
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USASimbang Gabi Mass in the Jubilee Year
Join Catholics from around the archdiocese for this festive, colorful and prayerful Advent celebration of Simbang Gabi mass. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
Lidia Bastianich knows what it’s like to be in a strange land, without a home.OSV News rece ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — Thanksgiving is a “beautiful feast” that reminds everyone to be grateful for ..... Read More
Northwest Catholic once again reached out to the athletic directors of the 11 Catholic high ..... Read More
BURIEN — More than 80 students at Kennedy Catholic High School came together Nov. 19 in a s ..... Read More
LACEY — “What I notice, is that there are a lot of saints in the making here,” Aires Patulo ..... Read More
On Tuesday, I had the enjoyable opportunity to visit the Microsoft campus in Redmond to mee ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
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...
Archdiocese of Seattle Launches First Responder Ministry
SEATTLE, October 21, 2025 – Today, the Archdiocese of Seattle announced a new ministry dedicated to providing spiritual and pastoral care for first responders in Western Washington.
Washington withdraws attack on seal of confession
SEATTLE, October 10, 2025 – The State of Washington agreed today not to force Catholic priests to violate the sacred seal of confession.