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.
As we celebrate the Easter Season and the archdiocese's 175th anniversary this year, join us for the Season of Service going on now through the end of May. Sign up for a service event, and report your service hours.
Upcoming events
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Vancouver, Washington
St Vincent De Paul Vancouver Conference, 2456 NE Stapleton Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661Teamwork Party with St. Vincent de Paul in Vancouver
Join us for a Tremendous Teamwork Party with St. Vincent de Paul Vancouver on May 15. Help fold and sort clothing for those in need. ...
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Vancouver
8701 Northeast 119th Street, Vancouver, WashingtonHoly Hour for Vocations
Join Fr. Justin Ryan, Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Seattle, for a Holy Hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. ...
Holy Rosary, Edmonds
760 Aloha St, Edmonds, WashingtonIron Sharpens Iron – Seattle Men’s Conference
All men are invited to this powerful day of fellowship, worship, and growth as we delve into what it means to live as authentic Catholic Christian men in today's world. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
PUYALLUP — Vivian Shannon met two popes when she was in Rome last fall. She just didn’t k ..... Read More
SEATTLE — We share the joy of people around the world as we welcome Pope Leo XIV as our new ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bi ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — Invoking the help of the Holy Spirit and recognizing that millions of people ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — In Rome, the conclave is the talk of the town: from speculation over a morni ..... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said May 5 it opened a civil rights investigation into ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
Joy and Blessings for New Pope Leo XIV
SEATTLE, May 8, 2025 – We share the joy of people around the world as we welcome Pope Leo XIV as our new Holy Father. Let us pray the Lord fills him with the peace and consolation of the Holy Spirit in these first and early days of his pontificate.