In March, I had the privilege of being interviewed for a weekly “Vocations Focus” segment on Salt and Light Catholic Radio out of Boise, Idaho.

The bishops of Washington state have issued a pastoral letter urging Catholics to practice civility in their political life called Love One Another: Practicing Civility for the Common Good.

Bishop Thomas Daly gathered with the other bishops of Region XII of the U.S. (which includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska) to participate in the Ad Limina Apostolorum visit to Rome.

When visiting communities across the diocese, I have said that one of my goals is to foster a culture in which every young person can ask the most important question of their lives: “God, how have you made me to give myself away in love?”

Archbishop Emeritus Alex Brunett served for 13 years as the ordinary in Seattle.

During Lent, we are often in such a hurry to plan and celebrate Easter that we forget that the Lenten season is a time of reflection.

As spring draws near, Catholic Charities Eastern Washington joins the rest of the Spokane region in cheering for Gonzaga University’s annual NCAA tournament run.

Renovation of the new Chancery building (located at 525 E. Mission Ave.) began in February.

Holy Family Catholic School in Clarkston, Washington, has joined the 100 Mile Club®.

Weather reporting is getting much more scientific for students at St. Thomas More, as the school’s weather station is up and running, and students are busy gathering data.

Gabe Budd of Troop 202; Jack Bithel, Austin Bithel, Hunter Van Doren, and Matthew Van Doren, all of Troop 240 (pictured L-R above) were awarded the National Catholic Committee on Scouting’s Ad Altare Dei Medal by Bishop Thomas Daly at a Mass in Deer Park.

On Nov. 6, 2019, Spokane seminarians Andy Kelly and Nicolas Castoldi reached key milestones in their journey of priestly formation.

Catholic Charities’ fourth annual Faith Journeys trip brought together 41 pilgrims from across the diocese to follow in Jesus’ footsteps through the Holy Land.

Our All Saints’ Day Celebration was a supremely saintly success!

The Diocese of Spokane Catholic Youth Conference 2020 is scheduled for March 6-8.

Every Christmas, we celebrate God’s coming into our world.

On Oct. 8, 2019, Pope Francis appointed the Rev. Austin A. Vetter of the Diocese of Bismarck, North Dakota, as the bishop-elect of the Diocese of Helena.

On Sept. 12, 2019, when the Church celebrates the Holy Name of Mary, Mother Kathryn Joseph and Sister Mary Elizabeth of the Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Church, celebrated their Golden Jubilee of religious profession at the Cathedral

Christmas is a time to celebrate blessings.

I would like to share with you some recent news about the Office of Vocations and to introduce myself as the new director of vocations.

On Sept. 30, the priests of the diocese gathered to celebrate five of their own celebrating significant milestones in their priestly ministry.

Guardian Angel–St. Boniface School (GASB) in Colton, Washington, received a generous donation to construct a beautiful new playground on its campus.

The psalmist wrote, “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His mercy endures forever.” (Ps 118:1)

Embark means to begin something, often a course of action, especially one that is important or demanding.

On Sept. 18, 2019, the Tri-parish community of Walla Walla gathered for the sixth annual Blue Mass held at St. Patrick's Parish here in Walla Walla.