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.
This year, we are celebrating the Jubilee Year. You can go on a local pilgrimage or join me on a special Jubilee Pilgrimage to France. We are also celebrating our archdiocese's 175th anniversary and the Season of Service.
Upcoming events
Kennedy Catholic High School
140 S 140th St, Burien, WA 98168Middle School Encounter 2025
Join youth in grades 6-8 and experience God through community, learning, and prayer. ...
Seattle Seafarers Center
1011 Southwest Klickitat Way #209, Seattle, WA 98134Seattle Seafarers Workshop at Seafarers Center
Make a positive impact at the Seattle Seafarers Center. Join our workshop to pack gifts for seafarers and hear their heartfelt stories. ...
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 Teamwork Party with St. Vincent de Paul Vancouver on March 20. Help fold and sort clothing for those in need. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
From the Archdiocese
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington Welcomes New President and CEO
SEATTLE, February 11, 2025 – As the largest provider of social services in the state, Catholic Charities is a demonstration of Christ’s love every day. Their selfless team is on the front lines - housing the homeless, welcoming the stranger, fighting the fentanyl epidemic, supporting veterans, caring for the sick and much more...
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.