St. James Cathedral, Seattle

About

We are the Cathedral for the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle and its Archbishop, the Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne. We are also a parish church for a vibrant faith community with a long history that reaches back to Seattle's early days. We are an inner-city parish with an outreach to many who live on the edge of poverty and loneliness. We are a diverse community that welcomes, accepts, and celebrates the differences we all bring. We exist in the heart of the city, yet sometimes our parishioners come from considerable distances to worship here. St. James Cathedral is a crossroads where ideas and challenges both old and new are explored in the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our Cathedral is also the center for many cultural and ecumenical events which both reflect and help to shape a vital metropolitan community. Above all, St. James Cathedral is a community of prayer.

Episodes

• The Spirit is Alive 2026-05-10

  On the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 10, 2026, Father Ryan delivers a homily during the 10:00am Mass at St. James Cathedral.

• Do not let your hearts be troubled 2026-05-03

  Father Gary Lazzeroni delivers a homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, recorded on May 3, 2026, at the 10:00am Mass at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

• Support this year's Annual Catholic Appeal 2026-04-26

  Father Ryan's homily at the 10:00am Mass on April 26, 2026, focused on the Annual Catholic Appeal. Blake Steller provided a reflection on the appeal.

• "We had hoped..." 2026-04-20

  This episode features Father Ryan preaching at the 5:30 PM Mass on Sunday, April 19, 2026, which was the Third Sunday of Easter. The sermon is delivered by Father Michael G. Ryan.

• To be people of peace 2026-04-19

  This podcast episode features Father Gary Lazzeroni's sermon from the 10:00 am Mass on Sunday, April 19, 2026, which was the Third Sunday of Easter.

• Let us rejoice and be glad 2026-04-06

  This Easter Sunday Mass features a sermon by Father Gary Lazzeroni on April 5, 2026, discussing the Resurrection of the Lord.

• The best wine has yet to be served 2026-04-06

  Father Michael G. Ryan preached the Easter Sunday Mass on April 5, 2026, at St. James Cathedral, Seattle. The sermon title was "The best wine has yet to be served."

• Poem of the Month: Stabat Mater 2026-03-30

  Marjorie Bunday and Chris Stroh perform the "Stabat Mater" poem by Jacopone da Todi. Corinna Laughlin provides commentary on the work.

• Life gets the last word 2026-03-22

  Father Ryan delivers a sermon at St. James Cathedral on March 22, 2026, during the 10:00am Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent.

• Let us be enlightened by Christ 2026-03-15

  This podcast episode features a sermon by Father Gary Lazzeroni at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

• Rise, and do not be afraid 2026-03-01

  Father Gary Lazzeroni delivers a sermon titled "Rise, and do not be afraid" at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, March 1, 2026, the Second Sunday of Lent, at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

• Morning Has Broken 2026-02-26

  Marjorie Bunday and Chris Stroh perform "Morning Has Broken" by Eleanor Farjeon, with commentary provided by Corinna Laughlin. The episode is from St. James Cathedral, Seattle.

• God's Law of Love 2026-02-15

  Father Gary Lazzeroni preaches about God's Law of Love at the 10:00am Mass on February 15, 2026. This sermon corresponds to the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

• We must be light 2026-02-08

  Father Ryan preaches at the 8:00am Mass on Sunday, February 8, 2026, the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The episode is titled 'We Must Be Light'.

• Poem of the Month: "My Song is Love Unknown" 2026-01-31

  This episode features a reading of the poem "My Song is Love Unknown." The poem is presented as part of the "Poem of the Month" series from St. James Cathedral, Seattle.

• Jesus is still calling 2026-01-25

  This episode features a sermon by Father Ryan at the 10:00am Mass on January 25, 2026, the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The sermon's theme is "Jesus is still calling."

• The Victory of Justice 2026-01-11

  Father Gary Lazzeroni delivered a sermon at the 10:00am Mass on January 11, 2026, at St. James Cathedral, observing the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.

• Poem of the Month: "Praise to the Holiest in the Height" 2026-01-04

  This episode features Cardinal Newman's poem "Praise to the Holiest in the Height" from "The Dream of Gerontius." It touches upon Newman's recognition as a Doctor of the Church and the poem's themes of divine wisdom and Christ's role in re…

• Conclusion of the Year of Jubilee 2025-12-28

  Archbishop Paul D. Etienne delivered a sermon at the 10:00am Mass on December 28, 2025, which concluded the Jubilee Year of Hope.

• Ever ancient, ever new 2025-12-26

  This episode features Father Gary Lazzeroni's Christmas Eve homily from the 4:30pm Mass on December 24, 2025, at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

• Emmanuel, God with us 2025-12-21

  This episode features a sermon by Father Gary Lazzeroni at the 10:00am Mass on December 21, 2025, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

• Are you the one who is to come? 2025-12-14

  This podcast episode features a sermon by Father Michael G. Ryan at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The Mass was held on the Third Sunday of Advent at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

• Poem of the Month: Little Gidding 2025-12-11

  This episode features a reading and analysis of T. S. Eliot's "Little Gidding," the final part of his Four Quartets. It delves into the poem's themes of cyclical time, refuge, and Anglican ideals, drawing parallels between the historical L…

• Preparing the way of the Lord 2025-12-07

  This episode features Father Gary Lazzeroni preaching at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, December 7, 2025, which is the Second Sunday of Advent.

• God loves the poor 2025-11-16

  Archbishop Etienne delivered a sermon on the World Day of the Poor at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at St. James Cathedral.

• We are God's temple 2025-11-09

  This episode features Father Gary Lazzeroni's sermon from the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, November 9, 2025, which coincided with the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica.

• Praying for our beloved dead 2025-11-02

  This episode features Father Gary Lazzeroni's homily from the 10:00am Mass on November 2, 2025. The sermon was delivered on the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed.

• The Power of Persistent Prayer 2025-10-19

  Father Ryan delivered a sermon at the 10:00 am Mass on October 19, 2025, the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The episode focuses on the theme of persistent prayer.

• Giving Thanks 2025-10-12

  This episode features a sermon by Father Mike Raschko at the 10:00am Mass on October 12, 2025. The date corresponds to the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

• Installation of Father Gary Lazzeroni as Pastor 2025-09-14

  The communities of St. James Cathedral, Immaculate Conception, and Christ Our Hope celebrated the Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. During the 10:00 am Mass, Father Gary Lazzeroni was installed as the new pastor.

• Discipleship Sunday 2025-09-07

  This episode features a sermon by Father Steve Sundborg, SJ, delivered at the 10:00 am Mass on Sunday, September 7, 2025, which was the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

• Friend, go up higher 2025-09-01

  This episode features Father Ryan preaching at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, August 31, 2025, which was the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

• Choir Camp Finale 2025-08-17

  The St. James Cathedral Choir Camp concludes with a song performed by children from Kenya at the end of the 10:00 am Mass.

• A kingdom of justice and peace 2025-08-17

  This episode features Father Gary Lazzeroni's sermon from the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, August 17, 2025, the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

• Welcoming Christ whenever he comes 2025-08-10

  Father Gary Lazzeroni delivered a sermon at the 8:00am Mass on August 10, 2025, which was the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The sermon was given at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

• Living a new vision 2025-08-03

  This episode features a sermon by Father Gary Lazzeroni at St. James Cathedral, Seattle, on August 3, 2025. The sermon was delivered during the 10:00 am Mass on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

• Shaped and formed to be great 2025-07-27

  This episode features a sermon by Father Gary Lazzeroni, pastor of St. James Cathedral, Seattle, delivered on Sunday, July 27, 2025, the Feast of St. James. The sermon is titled 'Shaped and formed to be great'.

• Who is my neighbor? 2025-07-13

  Father Gary Lazzeroni delivered a sermon on 'Who is my neighbor?' at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, July 13, 2025. This was the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

• We welcome Father Gary Lazzeroni 2025-07-06

  This episode features Father Gary Lazzeroni, the 9th Pastor of St. James Cathedral. He was welcomed at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

• It has all been grace! 2025-06-29

  Father Ryan delivered his final sermon as pastor of St. James Cathedral on Sunday, June 29, 2025. The Mass commemorated the Solemnity of SS Peter and Paul, Apostles.

• Heaven on Earth 2025-06-22

  This episode features Father Ryan's sermon from the 10:00am Mass on June 22, 2025, celebrated for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

• The Trinity is Community 2025-06-15

  Father Ryan delivered a sermon on The Trinity is Community at the 8:00am Mass on Trinity Sunday, June 15, 2025.

• The Wind Under My Wings 2025-06-09

  Father Ryan delivered a sermon titled "The Wind Under My Wings" at the 10:00am Pentecost Sunday Mass on June 8, 2025. The service was held at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

• Pentecost Tributes to Father Ryan 2025-06-09

  Tributes were given to Father Ryan on Pentecost Sunday by parishioners and friends, expressing thanks for his 37 years of ministry. Speakers included Tom Campion, Rev. Steve Thomason, Rachel Bungay, Mary Lee, Sister Sharon Casey, Rabbi Dan…

• The Ascension of the Lord 2025-06-01

  Father Ryan delivered a sermon on the Ascension of the Lord at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

• Who doesn't long for a home? 2025-05-25

  Father Ryan delivered a sermon at the 8:00am Mass on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The service marked the 6th Sunday of Easter at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

• Building Blocks of the Kingdom of God 2025-05-19

  Father Ryan's sermon from the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Fifth Sunday of Easter, focusing on the 'Building Blocks of the Kingdom of God'.

• Geography Lessons 2025-05-12

  Father Ryan delivered a sermon at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, May 11, 2025, the Fourth Sunday of Easter. This episode features the sermon from St. James Cathedral, Seattle.

• A new pastor for St. James Cathedral 2025-05-04

  Father Ryan delivered the sermon at the 10:00 AM Mass on May 4, 2025, which was the 3rd Sunday of Easter. This occurred at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

• What can we say but "thank you"? 2025-04-27

  Father Ryan delivers a sermon at the 10:00am Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2025, at St. James Cathedral, Seattle.