Youth Ministry works with pastors, parish staff members, coordinators/pastoral associates of youth ministry, cultural communities, and faith formation in order to minister to and with youth and their families.  The team provides leadership formation, resources, consultation, support, networking opportunities, and direct ministry that gives witness to the larger Church, as we support parishes in their…

Young Adult Ministry serves all those who are 18-39 years of age. From campus ministry to parish life, we want young adults to develop a personal relationship with Jesus. Learn more here.

WSCC’s mission is rooted in the Catholic community’s belief in the dignity of the human person, our tradition of service to the most vulnerable of society, and our firm commitment to a just and peaceful world. The WSCC represents the Catholic Bishops of Washington in their efforts to support public policies that promote the common…

A service of the Office of the Vicar for Clergy promoting and identifying potential vocations to the diaconate and priesthood in the Archdiocese. Also assists the men’s and women’s religious communities in their efforts to invite new vocations. Click below to learn more about: Discerning your vocation Priesthood Religious Life Diaconate Upcoming Discernment & Vocations…

Anyone who has knowledge of sexual abuse or misconduct by a member of the clergy or an Archdiocesan employee or volunteer is urged to call the archdiocesan hotline. To learn more click here.

Grounded in the example of Jesus, the Office of the Vicar General seeks to form the human person, integrate and celebrate our Catholic cultural communities, and stand with the marginalized until all peripheries are erased. We operate as a field hospital, accompanying the wounded and working to mediate healing, mercy, and love. We desire to…

Rooted in our Lord Jesus Christ, we act on behalf of the Archbishop by encouraging vocations, provide meaningful ongoing formation for all ministers, support for clergy to be holy and effective for the people of God in Western Washington, and ensure loving care for senior priests.

In accordance with the laws of the Catholic Church, the Seattle Metropolitan Tribunal provides pastoral care to Catholics, and to non-Catholics who approach the Church, by hearing and responding to their petitions and questions. It does so by examining and adjudicating questions involving the status of persons and the protection of rights. The Tribunal primarily…

Our mission is to meet the spiritual and practical needs of seafarers in Seattle. We provide transportation to shopping destinations for visiting seafarers, communication tools for seafarers to contact family across the world, and a “home from the sea” in our ministry center. We provide a caring, Catholic presence both on board vessels and on…

Assists the Archbishop in coordinating child abuse prevention efforts throughout the archdiocese. Supports parishes, schools and agencies of the Archdiocese of Seattle with all Safe Environment efforts, including background checks, Safe Environment training and development and implementation of related policies. To learn more, please click here.