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
St. Leo's - Tacoma
710 S 13th St, Tacoma, WA 98405Jubilee Year Immigration Pilgrimage of Hope
Join Catholics across Western Washington in a pilgrimage to the ICE Processing Center in Tacoma to show solidarity with detainees and all immigrants. ...
World Rosary Day
Join the Vatican and Catholics from all over the world in praying the Rosary at 10 am PT on October 7 for hope and peace on World Rosary Day ...
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, USABetrothed: Marriage Preparation Retreat
Prepare for a fulfilling marriage at The Betrothed retreat. Join us for insightful sessions and bonding activities that strengthen your relationship for life ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
Names of undocumented immigrants who spoke to Northwest Catholic have been changed to prote ..... Read More
Have you ever asked someone to consider priesthood or religious life? If you are a teenager ..... Read More
While often beautiful, priests’ vestments are not just for show. Each item is steeped in hi ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — Sharing the joy of being loved by God despite one’s human flaws is the missi ..... Read More
We live in a noisy world. I’m not just talking about rush hour traffic or the planes that m ..... Read More
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — People of faith cannot love God while despising his creatures, and ..... 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.