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Bishop Thomas Daly 10-14-22

“Rejoice in hope, be patient under trial, persevere in prayer – the vocation of Serrans during these challenging times in the Church.”

Bishop Daly’s Christmas Talk to U.S. Serrans 2022

Bishop Thomas Daly, Episcopal Advistor to Serra USA, sends members this Christmas message.

Fr. Daniel Barnett, 2-10-23

Fr. Daniel Barnett discusses his role as a Missionary of Mercy, a position insittuted by Pope Francis.

Fr. Miguel Mejia, 4-14-23

Fr. Miguel shared with us what it has been like to be a priest and what keeps him persevering.

Mr. Rick McLean, 6-9-23

Rick McLean, Director of Immaculate Heart Retreat Center and Holy Cross Cemetary shares some of his inspiring personal journey from secular business into sharing his gifts with the Church.

Fr. Max Oliva, S.J., Part 1, 8-11-23

Fr. Max Oliva, SJ, shares his journey from galavanting in Europe in a 1962 Austin Healey to the Jesuit novitiate 60 years ago!

Deacon Richard Borda, Part 1, 10-13-23

Deacon Richard Borda shares his experiences and information he has learned following a pilgrimage to Poland.

Fr. James Peak, Part 1, 11-10, 2023

Fr. James Peak, former Army Chaplain, discusses his experiences serving in a dangerous war zone and the spiritual tools we can gain for our own spiritual combat.

Fr. Pat Hartin, 1-12-24

Fr. Pat Hartin, previously of the Diocese of Johannesburg, South Africa, now serves the Diocese of Spokane.  He served as Professor of Religious Studies as Gonzaga University specializing in the Letter of James as well as the traditions behind the Gospels.

Fr. Kyle Ratuiste, 3-8-24

Fr. Kyle Ratuiste shares the vision, values and mission of the Office of Vocations in communion with the diocese and lay ministries focused on increasing vocations to the priesthood in the Diocese of Spokane specific to what we believe, what we embody, and what we endeavor.

Seminarian Nathan Loe, 6-14-24

Nathan Loe describes his journey to Bishop White Seminary and his experiences in formation.

Fr. Stan Malnar, 9-15-24

Fr. Stan Malnar, MD, a senior priest for the Diocese of Spokane who is also a retired family practice physician with obstetrics specialty, will discuss his experiences as a priest and physician.

Fr. David Anderson, 11-8-24

Fr. Anderson served as Seattle University’s chaplain for alumni for 18 years bgefore moving to Spokane. He is currently serving as chaplain and spiritual director for Immaculate Heart Retreat Center.  He will discuss his background and vocation story.

Mr. Rob Heacock, Historian, 11-11-22

Rob presents his extensive research on St. Junipero Serra and the California missions.

Fr. Mike Savelesky, 1-13-23

Fr. Mike Savelesy speaks on “Lessons Learned Along the Way: Fr. Mike Savelesky’s Priestly Journey”

Fr. Andrew O’Leary, 3-10-23

Fr. O’Leary shares some significant moments of his first year as a priest as he approaches his one year ordination anniversary on May 21.

Fr. Kevin Codd, 5-12-23

Fr. Kevin Codd shared  his priestly journey into retirement and his mission to North American ex-pats in Eucador.

Seminarian Andrew Kelley 7-7-23

Seminarian Andrew Kelley shares his history and journey into seminary life and his decision to commit himself to becoming a priest for the Diocese of Spokane.

Fr. Max Oliva, S.J., Part 2, 8-11-23

Fr. Max Oliva, SJ, shares his journney from  galavanting in  Europe in a 1962 Austin Healey to the Jesuit noviate 60 years ago!

Deacon Richard Borda, Part 2, 10-13-23

Deacon Richard Borda shares his experiences and information he has learned following a pilgrimage to Poland.

Fr. James Peak, Part 2, 11-10, 2023

Fr. James Peak, former Army Chaplain, discusses his experiences serving in a dangerous war zone and the spiritual tools we can gain for our own spiritual combat.

Fr. Rex Familar

Fr. Rex Familar is the chaplain for Providence Sacred Heart Hospital and a priest in residence at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.

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Fr. Kyle Ratuiste, 3-8-24

Fr. Kyle Ratuiste shares the vision, values and mission of the Office of Vocations in communion with the diocese and lay ministries focused on increasing vocations to the priesthood in the Diocese of Spokane specific to what we believe, what we embody, and what we endeavor.

Carter Hawkins, 7-12-24

Carter Hawkins, a Priest Accompaniment Director with FOCUS., discusses his mission to “make disciples of all nations.” His perspective will help us affirm and support our priests.

Deacon John Rushiensky, 10-11-24

Deacon John Ruscheinsky, former director of IHRC, speaks on his experiences at the Eucharistic Congress.

Anthony DiMauro, 12-13-24

Anthony Di Mauro, Founder and Executive Director of The Relic Project , discisses the apostolate’s
aims to establish a worldwide online library of 1st and 2nd class relics, to locate Saints’ relis  and offer people the opportunity to request secure veneration.