Welcome to the Catholic Church in Western Washington

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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.

 

Planning for the future

Partners in the Gospel is a strategic pastoral planning effort taking place across the Archdiocese of Seattle to re-invigorate and renew our local Catholic Church.

Final parish families were announced in February 2024, and Archbishop Etienne and the Priest Personnel Board released the Official Appointments, including pastors, parochial vicars and other assignments, in April 2024.

Parish families and official appointments went into effect on July 1, 2024.

Upcoming events

17 - 19
January
4:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, USA

Young Adult Silent Retreat

Reconnect with God, listen deeply to Gods voice, and discern His call for the year ahead. ...

20
January
11:00 am
Seattle University - Chapel of St. Ignatius
901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Martin Luther King Jr. Mass

Join us for Mass to celebrate Martin Luther King Junior on Monday, January 20, at the St. Ignatius Chapel at Seattle University. ...

Sister Gabriella Yi, OP
22
January
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

Compelled by the Fire of Charity: St. Catherine of Siena on Human Dignity with Sister Gabriella Yi, OP Please join us in an hour of prayer and reflection on the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Register for this online event on Zoom here. Sponsored by the Washington State Catholic Conference,… ...

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News

From Northwest Catholic

Washington state bishops share study findings on Native American boarding schools

SEATTLE — In a statement on Jan. 9, the Washington State Catholic Conference released infor ..... Read More

Biden awards pope Presidential Medal of Freedom, nation’s highest civilian honor

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SEEK25 in Salt Lake City shows young adults full of hope for the church

SALT LAKE CITY — Despite a 21st century world that is increasingly becoming more secular, p ..... Read More

Father Oliver F. Duggan dies at 84

BELLEVUE – Father Oliver F. Duggan, recently retired pastor of Assumption Parish in Seatt ..... Read More

On New Year’s Day, pope calls for real commitment to respect human life

VATICAN CITY — Marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and the start of the new year, Pop ..... Read More

Father Jim Lee, inspirational Olympia pastor, dies at 76

OLYMPIA – Father Jim Lee, longtime pastor of St. Michael Parish, died peacefully Dec. 22, ..... Read More

From the Archdiocese

Archbishop Etienne's Annual Letter

SEATTLE, January 14, 2025 – As I reflect on the past year, I am filled with gratitude for the numerous blessings in my life and in the life of our local Church. Together, we accomplished many things — launching new ministries, welcoming people to our communities, starting parish families, embracing synodality and much more... 

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WSCC Media Release about the Native American Research Study

SEATTLE, January 9, 2025 – Washington's bishops commissioned a study of all diocesan archival records documenting Catholic boarding schools serving primarily Native American children, and their related cemeteries.

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Local Catholic schools featured on New Day Northwest

SEATTLE, November 21, 2024 – Catholic Schools and the Fulcrum Foundation were featured on King 5's New Day Northwest.  

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Archbishop Etienne issues Unity Letter before Election

SEATTLE, November 4, 2024 – Our nation faces challenges and difficulties beyond what we ever imagined. This moment gives us an opportunity to ask who we are and what future we want. 

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The Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese of Seattle. Everyone is invited to participate.

The Archdiocese of Seattle is committed to transparency regarding clergy abuse.