St. James Cathedral
Seattle, Washington
St. James Cathedral is the Cathedral for the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle and serves as both the seat of the Archbishop and a parish church. Located in Seattle's inner city at 804 Ninth Avenue, it is a diverse community with a long history reaching back to Seattle's early days. The cathedral serves as an outreach to those living on the edge of poverty and loneliness while welcoming a vibrant faith community. St. James Cathedral functions as a crossroads for exploring ideas and challenges through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The cathedral hosts cultural and ecumenical events that reflect and shape the metropolitan community. Multiple ministries are offered including faith formation, sacraments, pastoral care, immigrant assistance, mental health support, youth ministry, and outreach advocacy. The cathedral is fundamentally a community of prayer.
Last updated August 2026
1,000-5,000
estimated members
This is likely one of 68 Catholic congregations in King County, WA. Catholic accounts for 32% of the county's 1,467 congregations.
This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.
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