Welcome to the Catholic Church in Western Washington

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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.

 

Planning for the future

Partners in the Gospel is a strategic pastoral planning effort taking place across the Archdiocese of Seattle to re-invigorate and renew our local Catholic Church.

Final parish families were announced in February 2024, and Archbishop Etienne and the Priest Personnel Board released the Official Appointments, including pastors, parochial vicars and other assignments, in April 2024.

Parish families and official appointments went into effect on July 1, 2024.

Upcoming events

World Day for Consecrated Life
2
February
All Day
All Parishes
710 9th Avenue, Seattle, Washington

World 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. ...

7 - 9
February
All Day
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, USA

Marriage Preparation Retreat

This marriage-prep retreat is designed to impact on the quality of a couples’ communication, conflict resolution, and shared sense of mission. ...

7
February
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church
4400 130th Place Southeast, Bellevue, WA

Six 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. ...

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Explore what it means to be Catholic and how to start your faith journey.

Faith in action

News

From Northwest Catholic

4-day school week helps Seton Catholic students maximize their Mondays

VANCOUVER — The new four-day school week at Seton Catholic College Preparatory High School ..... Read More

Canon, civil law collide on seal of confession in Washington state, says expert

NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Proposed legislation looking to repeal clergy-penitent protections in at ..... Read More

Yakima bishop pleads for human solidarity with ‘discarded’ migrants,’ sharing their stories

WASHINGTON — For those to whom America’s escalating immigration crisis feels perhaps comf ..... Read More

Gratitude, faith and belonging: The archdiocese’s approach to Catholic Schools Week

When it comes to Catholic Schools Week, the Archdiocese of Seattle is setting a new stand ..... Read More

Be not afraid, because God is always near, pope says

VATICAN CITY — God tells Christians not to be afraid because he is always close, accompan ..... Read More

Guiding souls: Jubilee volunteers from Tacoma lead pilgrims across Holy Door

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... 

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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.

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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.  

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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. 

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The Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese of Seattle. Everyone is invited to participate.

The Archdiocese of Seattle is committed to transparency regarding clergy abuse.