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
Seattle University - Chapel of St. Ignatius
901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 981222026 Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Mass
Join Bishop Elizondo for Mass to celebrate Martin Luther King Junior on Monday, January 19, at the St. Ignatius Chapel at Seattle University. ...
Peace & Spirituality Center
1663 Killarney Way, Bellevue, WA 98004Trauma-Sensitive Pastoral Response Seminar
Join our seminar to explore the profound effects of abuse in church settings. Gain insights into the challenges faced by survivors and their families. ...
St. Monica, Mercer Island
4301 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040YCP Executive Speaker Series with Deacon Frank
Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) brings together young workers in their 20s and 30s and seasoned business professionals in a variety of programs to foster Catholic identity, encourage community, and inspire action. The Executive Speaker Series is a free event open to the public in which executives share their career and faith journeys with young professionals,… ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
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
ROME — Pope Leo XIV strongly defended the family, marriage and unborn life during his first ..... Read More
Below is the homily delivered by Archbishop Paul D. Etienne at the Closing Mass of the Jubi ..... Read More
SEATTLE — Beginning Dec. 26, permanent deacons in the Archdiocese of Seattle will be allowe ..... Read More
Below is the homily delivered by Archbishop Paul D. Etienne on Christmas Eve 2025 at St. Ja ..... 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.