alexander joseph brunett (january 17, 1934 – january 31, 2020) was an american prelate of the roman catholic church. he was archbishop of seattle from 1997 until his retirement in 2010. brunett was the bishop of helena from 1994 to 1997 and after his retirement he was apostolic administrator of the diocese of oakland, california from 2012 to 2013. he was born in detroit, michigan.