St. James Cathedral

Seattle's Roman Catholic cathedral on First Hill, dedicated in 1907 and open daily for free visits to its stained glass, art and pipe organs.

804 9th Ave · Seattle, WA

About St. James Cathedral

St. James Cathedral is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Seattle, built on First Hill and dedicated on December 22, 1907. Visitors can walk the interior to see its stained glass, altar art and organs, and the grounds offer views toward Elliott Bay. It is an active parish with daily Mass, so visits work best outside service times. Open for prayer and visits roughly 7:30 am to 5 pm on weekdays and until 7 pm on weekends.

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