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
All Parishes
710 9th Avenue, Seattle, WashingtonWorld Day for Consecrated Life
World Day for Consecrated Life is on February 2, 2025. Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life. ...
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, USAMarriage Preparation Retreat
This marriage-prep retreat is designed to impact on the quality of a couples’ communication, conflict resolution, and shared sense of mission. ...
St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church
4400 130th Place Southeast, Bellevue, WASix Black Catholics on the Road to Sainthood
Celebrate the lives and achievements of the six Black Catholics on the road to sainthood. Come for an evening of culture, song, stories and soul. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
VANCOUVER — The new four-day school week at Seton Catholic College Preparatory High School ..... Read More
NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Proposed legislation looking to repeal clergy-penitent protections in at ..... Read More
WASHINGTON — For those to whom America’s escalating immigration crisis feels perhaps comf ..... Read More
When it comes to Catholic Schools Week, the Archdiocese of Seattle is setting a new stand ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — God tells Christians not to be afraid because he is always close, accompan ..... Read More
ROME — Before the millions of pilgrims expected to come to Rome during the Holy Year 2025 c ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
Archbishop Etienne's Annual Letter
SEATTLE, January 14, 2025 – As I reflect on the past year, I am filled with gratitude for the numerous blessings in my life and in the life of our local Church. Together, we accomplished many things — launching new ministries, welcoming people to our communities, starting parish families, embracing synodality and much more...
WSCC Media Release about the Native American Research Study
SEATTLE, January 9, 2025 – Washington's bishops commissioned a study of all diocesan archival records documenting Catholic boarding schools serving primarily Native American children, and their related cemeteries.
Local Catholic schools featured on New Day Northwest
SEATTLE, November 21, 2024 – Catholic Schools and the Fulcrum Foundation were featured on King 5's New Day Northwest.
Archbishop Etienne issues Unity Letter before Election
SEATTLE, November 4, 2024 – Our nation faces challenges and difficulties beyond what we ever imagined. This moment gives us an opportunity to ask who we are and what future we want.