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.
In this season of Lent, I encourage you to go to our Lent page for inspiration, prayers and reflections to help you encounter Jesus in more meaningful ways.
Upcoming events
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAEvening Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Archbishop Etienne
Join Archbishop Etienne for Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper at St. James Cathedral on Thursday, March 28 at 7 pm. ...
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAFriday of the Passion of the Lord with Archbishop Etienne
Join Archbishop Etienne for the Friday of the Passion of the Lord at St. James Cathedral on Friday, March 29 at 6 pm at St. James Cathedral. ...
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAEaster Vigil with Archbishop Etienne
Join Archbishop Etienne for the Easter Vigil at St. James Cathedral on Saturday, March 30, at 8 pm at St. James Cathedral. ...
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News
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From the Archdiocese
Official Appointments Announced
March 4, 2024 – Today the Official Appointments for February 2023 have been announced.
A Call for Peace in the Middle East
February 14, 2024 – Ash Wednesday The leaders of the women’s religious communities in the Northwest, along with several Bishops in the Northwest are deeply troubled by the escalating war between Israel and Hamas after the horrifying attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
Archbishop Paul D. Etienne Announces Final Parish Families
SEATTLE, February 5, 2024 – This weekend Archbishop Paul D. Etienne announced the final parish families, a key milestone of Partners in the Gospel, an effort aimed at restructuring and renewing parish life in the Archdiocese of Seattle.