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.
Upcoming events
Online
Orientation Sessions for New OCIA Coordinators and Volunteers
Discover effective strategies for Christian initiation ministry coordination. This training equips you with tools to navigate challenges and foster collaboration. ...
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USA1st Annual Mass for Creation
Join Archbishop Etienne for the Annual Mass for Creation, a Mass marking the beginning of the new Season of Creation. ...
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAMass for Suicide Healing and Remembrance
Participate in a heartfelt Mass honoring lives lost to suicide. We gather in prayer for survivors and those grieving the loss of loved ones. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has been named to Time magazine’s “Time 100 AI” list for 2025, ..... Read More
TACOMA — The relics of six Mexican martyrs will travel through Western Washington in late A ..... Read More
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — After climbing the podcast charts with “Rosary in a Year,” Father Mark- ..... Read More
TACOMA — As members of Pope St. John XXIII Parish honored their parish’s 100th anniversary, ..... Read More
SEATTLE — “Reflecting Christ’s Radical Love” is the centerpiece of the new brand identity u ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to observe Aug. 22 as a day of prayer and fasti ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
Federal court blocks Washington law targeting seal of confession
SEATTLE, July 18, 2025 – A federal court today blocked a new Washington state law that would have forced Catholic priests to face jail time unless they broke the sacred seal of confession.
Catholic bishops ask court to quickly block unconstitutional Washington law breaking seal of confession
SEATTLE, June 6, 2025 – The Catholic bishops of Washington asked a federal court late yesterday to block a new state law that forces priests to choose between breaking the sacred seal of confession or facing jail time before it takes effect on July 27.