David Dodroe used his many talents to enhance the lives of thousands of the poor in Guatemala in myriad ways.

On the first Sunday of each month, something new is happening at St. Ann Parish in east central Spokane: a Mass in Swahili.

Bishop Thomas Daly and the staff of the mostly Protestant Life Services Center gathered for a special occasion, the dedication of a new 3-D ultrasound.

Santa Catarina Church in Old Ixtahuacan has survived earthquakes, landslides and hurricanes and has played a central role in the lives of thousands.

The Built on Rock Campaign to remodel McGivney Hall, the new building that will house young men discerning the priesthood, has raised about one-third of the $3.6 million needed.

GriefShare is a 13-week support group program that helps those who have lost loved ones walk the journey of grief.

On Oct. 10, Pope Francis opened the worldwide synodal process that will culminate in 2023.

The FSPA community celebrated Sister Sharon’s jubilee at St. Rose Convent on Aug. 14 with her classmates and family.

Private retreats at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center are always available.

Two Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration celebrated 70 years of vowed religious life.

“I am deeply grateful to the people of Spokane for the unconditional and constant support of the religious education program."

A seismic change is coming to Catholic seminaries that will affect every diocese in the world—and the Diocese of Spokane is among the first to respond.

Most college students meet missionaries from the Fellowship of Catholic University Students at events on campus, like Bible studies or prayer groups.

This September as students return to school throughout the diocese, some students will be facing a bigger return than others.

Generous support enabled the mission to meet its annual budget.

When Andrew Gogl first met a missionary from the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, he was not actively pursuing his Catholic faith.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Growing up Catholic, I was excited about participating in the SEEK21 event with thousands of others around the world, and I’m so glad that I did, as it rejuvenated my faith!

Before virtually attending last month’s SEEK21 conference put on by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), I was looking for answers to some important personal and spiritual questions.

Deacon Ulises Aguilera realized that his vocation to the permanent diaconate came because of the experiences at his parish community.

I admire my father for being brave and hard-working.