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
Feast of Saint Stephen
St. Stephen was Christianity’s first martyr. As he was was stoned to death outside the city, he cried out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” ...
Feast of Saint John the Apostle
The feast day of St. John the Apostle, just two days after Christmas Day, is full of symbolic meaning. ...
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAClosing Mass of the Jubilee Year
In union with bishops throughout the world, Archbishop Etienne will close the local observance of the Jubilee Year 2025 at St. James Cathedral. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
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
The following text is from Seattle Archbishop Paul D. Etienne’s blog, Truth in Love.Every y ..... Read More
KENT — As rain continues to fall in Washington and evacuations continue because of flooding ..... Read More
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — As he waited for the announcement of who would win the Heisman Trophy — ..... Read More
BURLINGTON — Several parishes and schools across Western Washington have shut down operatio ..... 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.