June 2021 | Diocese of Spokane

New Transitional Deacon for the Diocese

Andrew O’Leary was ordained a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Spokane on May 29 at Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral. The interview for this article was conducted before the ordination, while O’Leary was finishing up his studies for the year.

How to be Both Consistent & Loving

Parenting Journey

A few more tips for maintaining consistent, loving parenting.

Go, You Are Sent!

From the Bishop

There is no denying that this past year has been very difficult for most of us.

FOCUS PROFILE: Emma Smith

Feature Stories

Following this path was motivated by her faith, but FOCUS missionaries impacted her journey.

Who was Caiaphas?

Theology 101

Go behind the scenes of the New Testament with Theology 101.

Catholic Foundation Grants to Strengthen Community

Stewardship

The Catholic Foundation awarded 32 grants this year to schools, parishes, and diocesan agencies in two categories: religious education and community outreach.

Triduum at the Abbey

Last Word

So, how did it come about that I was at Mount Angel Abbey (located between Portland and Salem, Oregon) for Holy Week 2021?

Encouraging Trust and Empathy in a Virtual Workplace

Work Life

How many managers out there have been stressed out over the past year trying to manage remote teams?

SHE SAYS: I’m concerned about his temper

Marriage Matters

Mike’s temper seems to be frayed to the edges lately.

Hans Küng and the Perils of Fame

During his 1977 rookie year with the Baltimore Orioles, future Hall of Famer Eddie Murray got a piece of advice from veteran Lee May: If you’ve got talent, May told the 21-year-old slugger, fame can’t help you, but the odds are it’ll ruin you.

Does God Just Coerce People into Following Him?

Ask Father Mike

These are the kinds of questions that can lead to a deepening and maturing of faith, so I am very glad that you asked about this.

Tips for Living by the Values of God's Kingdom

GROW as a disciple of Jesus

Put Jesus first and feed your mind with the truth.

¿Debo Dialogar Con Las Sectas Protestantes?

Su Vida

No son pocos los católicos que, ante el relativismo que impera en la actualidad y mas por la pandemia del coronavirus, afirman que “no le ven nada de malo” al dialogar y al ir a otras iglesias protestantes y al venir a la Misa católica.

¡Vete, Eres Enviado!

Su Vida

No se puede negar que este último año ha sido muy difícil para la mayoría de nosotros.

Christian Hope is Our Foundation

Spiritual Fitness

We all carry hopes in our hearts that are both big and small.

FOCUS PROFILE: Christopher Appel

Feature Stories

Appel said his time in FOCUS has changed his own life goals.

Lost and Found

Culture

I learned recently that there is a formal prayer one can say to St. Anthony, calling upon his intercession to help locate a lost article.

Jerry and Clara Monks Dedicate More Than 40 Years to the Guatemala Mission

Guatemala Update

They have lost track of how many trips they’ve made to the mission!

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center Summer Reflection

Retreat Center

Summertime is here! Please visit Immaculate Heart Retreat Center and walk on our holy and sacred grounds.

Dear Father Joe: Can Mass Ever Be Irreverent?

In the know with Father Joe

I have a friend who says everything was much more reverent before the 1960s and that we should go back to the way things used to be. This is making me question what happens at Mass on Sunday.

Diocese of Spokane Welcomes Three New Permanent Deacons

Feature Stories

Bishop Thomas Daly ordained three new permanent deacons at St. Patrick’s Parish in Pasco just before Lent, increasing the parish’s ability to celebrate the sacraments and guide the faithful.

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Pope Francis Announced the World Day of Grandparent's and The Elderly

Commentary

Let’s get started planning robust celebrations of the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly.

Diocese of Spokane

Inside This Issue | June 2021

New Transitional Deacon for the Diocese

How to be Both Consistent & Loving

Go, You Are Sent!

FOCUS PROFILE: Emma Smith

Who was Caiaphas?

Catholic Foundation Grants to Strengthen Community

Triduum at the Abbey

Encouraging Trust and Empathy in a Virtual Workplace

SHE SAYS: I’m concerned about his temper

Hans Küng and the Perils of Fame

Does God Just Coerce People into Following Him?

Tips for Living by the Values of God's Kingdom

¿Debo Dialogar Con Las Sectas Protestantes?

¡Vete, Eres Enviado!

Christian Hope is Our Foundation

FOCUS PROFILE: Christopher Appel

Lost and Found

Jerry and Clara Monks Dedicate More Than 40 Years to the Guatemala Mission

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center Summer Reflection

Dear Father Joe: Can Mass Ever Be Irreverent?

Diocese of Spokane Welcomes Three New Permanent Deacons

Pope Francis Announced the World Day of Grandparent's and The Elderly

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