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.
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.
Upcoming events
Christ the King Farm
889 East Hemmi Road, Bellingham, WAAgape Service Project Community Event
Join us at the Christ the King Farm to seed the veggie starts and plant onion starts for Agape Food Bank and other local food banks! ...
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, USAMental Health Ministry Retreat
Learn how your parish community can support mental health issues with the help of the Archdiocese of Seattle. ...
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Vancouver, Washington
St Vincent De Paul Vancouver Conference, 2456 NE Stapleton Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661Teamwork 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. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
PUYALLUP — Vivian Shannon met two popes when she was in Rome last fall. She just didn’t k ..... Read More
SEATTLE — We share the joy of people around the world as we welcome Pope Leo XIV as our new ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bi ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — Invoking the help of the Holy Spirit and recognizing that millions of people ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — In Rome, the conclave is the talk of the town: from speculation over a morni ..... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said May 5 it opened a civil rights investigation into ..... Read More
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.
Official Appointments
SEATTLE, May 5, 2025 – The Most Rev. Paul D. Etienne, having carefully assessed the needs of the People of God in the Archdiocese of Seattle and after careful consultation with the Christian Faithful and the Priest Personnel Board, makes the following pastoral appointments...
On the Clergy Reporting Law
SEATTLE, May 4, 2025 – According to new Washington State Law, Catholic clergy are now required to violate the seal of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
On the Death of Pope Francis
SEATTLE, April 21, 2025 – The Archdiocese of Seattle is deeply saddened by the news of the death of Pope Francis, who has been the universal shepherd not just for Catholics, but for all of God’s children.