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 Advent, a season of joyful anticipation as we prepare for the coming of Jesus. Click here for Advent inspiration and to watch my Advent video message.
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
VANCOUVER — A decades-long effort just wrapped up to bring a piece of Mother Joseph’s legac ..... Read More
SPOKANE — It started in early 2023 when Anthony Di Mauro asked someone at the rectory of th ..... Read More
Q: My dad gives up chocolate every year for both Lent and Advent. I always tell him that th ..... Read More
After a significant drop during the pandemic, the number of new men entering the seminary h ..... Read More
In November, I participated in a conference — “Deepening Communion in a Polarized World” — ..... Read More
If you search online for funny Christmas light displays, you will find some that will reall ..... 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.