Bishop and the Vicars

Many have heard of the new Synod launched by Pope Francis, but what is it all about? Father Darrin Connall joins Bishop Daly to discuss the Synod on Synodality. They discuss Pope Francis' call for the synod, the hopes for the synodal process and how that process will include the laity and clergy here on a local level before the Bishops meet in Rome. Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios.

On this replay episode, Bishop Daly welcomes Dr. Doug Kries of Gonzaga Univerity's Philosophy Department. Dr. Kries is the author of several books, the most recent he co-authored with fellow Gonzaga professor, Brian Clayton, entitled Two Wing: Integrating Faith and Reason. https://www.amazon.com/Two-Wings-Integrating-Faith-Reason/dp/1621641953/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1536361477&sr=8-1&keywords=two+wings For more on Dr. Douglas Kries, visit his website: www.douglaskries.com Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios. Special Guest: Douglas Kries, PhD.

Join Bishop Daly for a "best of" episode with Fr. Lucas Tomson as they discuss the brilliant life and unifying work of St. Augustine whose personal transformation has profoundly impacted Western Civilization for the last 16 centuries by providing a captivating template for knowing God. Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios. Special Guest: Father Lucas Tomson.

Join Bishop Daly and Fr. Kyle Ratuiste for a special episode, Bishop Daly and Fr. Ratuiste are interviewed by a guest host as they share their vocations story and their hopes for a culture of vocations in the diocese. Fr. Kyle Ratuiste is the vocations director for the diocese and the parochial vicar at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes. Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios. Special Guest: Father Kyle Ratuiste.

Join Bishop Daly and Monsignor Mark Pautler as they discuss the history and purpose of Canon or Church Law. Monsignor Pautler is the Judical Vicar and Chancellor of the Diocese. Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios. Special Guest: Monsignor Mark Pautler.

Join Bishop Daly and Father Pat Kerst as they discuss the realities of pastoring a parish during COVID. From virtual Masses to connecting with parishioners and keeping schools open, pastors had their hands full. Father Pat Kerst is the Vicar for Priests in the Diocese of Spokane and Pastor of St. Thomas More in North Spokane. Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios.

Join Bishop Daly and Deacon John Ruscheinsky as they discuss the history of Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, the center's efforts to continue retreat ministry during COVID, the COVIC recovery center at IHRC, and the current plans for reopening this summer. Immaculate Heart Retreat Center offers a variety of facilities in an ideal environment for retreats and group meetings. Located on the Moran Prarie Immaculate Heart is truly a wonderful place to pray and ponder. www.ihrc.net Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios.

Join Bishop Daly and Fr. Daniel Barnett as they discuss St. Joseph. In a letter published in December of 2020 Pope Francis explored seven themes of fatherhood in the life of St. Joseph. These themes tell us about Joseph, but also about fatherhood, car, and the spiritual life. Join Bishop and Fr. Barnett as they divide into these topics. www.dioceseofspokane.org/joseph Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios. Special Guest: Father Daniel Barnett.

The obligation to attend Sunday Mass is being restored in the Diocese of Spokane on the Feast of Corpus Christi, June 6th. Bishop Daly wrote in his letter to the diocese, "God does not need to be worshipped. We, however, need to worship God out of a profound sense of gratitude for all the gifts He has given to us. The obligation to attend Mass should not be seen as a burden but rather an act of love for the Lord." Listen as Bishop Daly and Fr. Darrin Connall discuss the Mass and the importance of the Sunday obligation in our lives as Catholics. Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios.

In this best-of episode, originally recorded in 2017, Bishop Daly interviews Father Gary Thomas. Fr. Thomas is the official exorcist of the Diocese of San Jose. He has served in that role since 2005 after being sent to Rome by the Bishop of San Jose to attend classes on the Rite of Exorcism. While in Rome studying, Fr. Thomas met a journalist, Matt Baglio, who asked him if he could write a book about his training as an exorcist. That book, The Rite: Making of a Modern Exorcist, was later adapted into a movie, The Rite, staring Anthony Hopkins. Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios. Special Guest: Father Gary Thomas.

In this best-of episode, originally recorded in 2017, Bishop Daly interviews Father Gary Thomas. Fr. Thomas is the official exorcist of the Diocese of San Jose. He has served in that role since 2005 after being sent to Rome by the Bishop of San Jose to attend classes on the Rite of Exorcism. While in Rome studying, Fr. Thomas met a journalist, Matt Baglio, who asked him if he could write a book about his training as an exorcist. That book, The Rite: Making of a Modern Exorcist, was later adapted into a movie, The Rite, staring Anthony Hopkins. Fr. Thomas shares his experience with Bishop Daly, as well as the history and theology of exorcism. Stay tuned for part 2 of this special episode, which will be available on June 9th. Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios. Special Guest: Father Gary Thomas.

Fr. Soler, the pastor of St. Charles, joins Bishop Daly to discuss the fire at St. Charles, the plans for recovery for the school and the parish. Fr. Soler also shares some about his unique background as a missionary priest in places as varied as Papua New Guinea and Greenland. Support St. Charles Parish and School here: https://stcharlesspokane.org/ https://www.school.stcharlesspokane.org/ Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios.

Bishop Daly welcomes Ailis Kirven and Ciara Vanderboom, two of the five sisters behind Thorny Grace, a small art business based out of Pasco, Wash. They discuss Catholic art, Brian Doyle's writing, and how the ordinary beauty of life can be part of evangelization. Check out Thorny Grace at https://www.thornygrace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thornygrace/ https://www.facebook.com/thornygrace Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios.

Bishop Daly welcomes JD Flynn, editor-in-chief and co-founder of The Pillar (https://www.pillarcatholic.com/), a Catholic news media venture. Bishop and JD discuss JD's background as a canon lawyer, journalist, and family man, then they dive into what it means to be a faithful and informed Catholic in a divisive media scene. How can you keep the faith when so many are vying for your clicks and seeking to fuel outrage as a business model? JD tweets at @JDFlynn The Pillar can be found at www.pillarcatholic.com and tweeting at @PillarCatholic Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios. Special Guest: JD Flynn.

Bishop Daly welcomes Msgr Brian Mee to discuss a Lenten Study program on Dante's Inferno. Msgr Mee is hosting this series virtually online at staugustinespokane.org (staugustinespokane.org) and leading nearly 200 people in exploring the spiritual and literary meanings of Dante's Inferno. Join Bishop and Msgr. Mee as they discuss why we should read Dante and some of the highlights (or lowlights as it were) in Dante's Inferno. St. Augustine Website (staugustinespokane.com) Video series here: https://vimeo.com/user79882224 (https://vimeo.com/user79882224) Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios.

Bishop Daly welcomes Fr. Daniel Barnett to discuss the new program of priestly formation being finalized in Rome. The new program includes a new requirement called the propaedeutic phase. Father Barnett explains this new phase and the expansion of Bishop White Seminary to accommodate more young men entering formation. Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios. Special Guest: Father Daniel Barnett.

After the COVID-19 shutdowns in the spring of 2020, Bishop Daly and his Vicars, decided to change up the radio show, rebranding it as Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly; the program continues as an interview program. Bishop Daly sits down with local Catholics to explore topics of faith. Bishop Daly welcomes Fr. Vic Blazovich, vicar for finance, and Chris Kreslins, director of stewardship and development, to discuss stewardship, how the diocese, how parishes, and how families can understand and practice stewardship as a way of life. Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios. Special Guests: Chris Kreslins and Rev. Victor Blazovich.

After the COVID-19 shutdowns in the spring of 2020, Bishop Daly and his Vicars decided to change up the radio show, rebranding it as Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly; the program continues as an interview program. Bishop Daly sits down with local Catholics to explore topics of faith. Bishop Daly welcomes Brian Kraut, Diocesan Director of Evangelization to speak about Evangelization, youth ministry and adult ministry before and during COVID. Brian Kraut served in parish ministry for over twenty years and has served as a diocesan director of evangelization for the past seven years. Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios. Special Guest: Brian Kraut.

After the COVID-19 shutdowns in the spring of 2020, Bishop Daly and his Vicars decided to change up the radio show, rebranding it as Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly; the program continues as an interview program. Bishop Daly sits down with local Catholics to explore topics of faith. Bishop Daly welcomes Dr. Jospeh Mudd, Assistant Professor of Theology and Director of the Catholic Studies Program at Gonzaga University to the radio show. Bishop and Dr. Mudd discuss the Eucharist, the purpose of a Catholic Studies program, and the role of Catholic higher education. Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios. Special Guest: Dr. Joseph Mudd.

After the COVID-19 shutdowns in the spring of 2020, Bishop Daly and his Vicars decided to change up the radio show, rebranding it as Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly; the program continues as an interview program. Bishop Daly sits down with local Catholics to explore topics of faith. Bishop Daly welcomes Deacon Nick Senger, principal of St. John Vianney, to the radio show. Bishop and Deacon Senger discuss their history as Catholic educators and Catholic education's difficulties and successes during COVID. Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios. Special Guest: Deacon Nick Senger.

After the COVID-19 shutdowns in spring of 2020, Bishop Daly and his Vicars decided to change up the radio show, rebranding as Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly, the program continues as an interview program. Bishop Daly sits down with local Catholics to explore topics of faith. Bishop Daly welcomes Sister Mary Eucharista, SMMC to talk about her vocation story, and how we can reflect on the Year of the Eucharist in this Advent Season. Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios. Special Guest: Sister Mary Eucharista, SMMC.

Bishop Daly shares his experience of meeting Pope Francis and talks about his time in Rome. Bishop Daly and the vicars also talk about the North American Seminary in Rome, and their own seminary experiences, letting some seminary rivalries show. Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: Rome in the Evening, Canva.com Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio

Charles Finck, a marriage and family counselor, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of forgiveness. Listen as Bishop Daly and Charles discuss the importance of forgivness, what it its and why it is so vital to relationships. Charles will be presnting on forgiveness in a parish mission at St. Mary Parish in Spokane Valley, February 23 - 25. https://stmaryspokane.org/events/living-with-forgiving-st-mary-parish-lenten-forgiveness-retreat Charles book on forgiveness can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Forgive-Those-How-Others-Ourselves/dp/0988807807/ref=sr11?keywords=charles+finck&qid=1582326576&sr=8-1 Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: Cross, (C) Canva.com Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio

Deacon John Ruscheinsky joins the podcast to talk about Immaculate Heart Retreat Center and the benefits of going on a retreat. Learn more about Immaculate Heart Retreat Center at www.ihrc.net Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, (C) Diocese of Spokane Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio

_Due to a weather cancelation of a recent recording date we took a look through the archives to find one of our Catholic Schools episodes as we approach Catholic Schools Week. _ https://bishopandthevicars.fireside.fm/302 Bishop Daly sits down with the vicars to discuss Catholic education, one of the largest ministries of the Church. But what is Catholic education about and how does it fit into our spirituality? As pastors of parish schools, the vicars share experiences from their youth and from today of how the search for truth, goodness, and beauty permeate teaching and learning in our Catholic schools. Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover photo: Catholic Schools Week Mass 2019 (C) Catholic Diocese of Spokane

Bishop Daly and two of the vicars discuss the upcoming ad limina visit. The ad limina visit traditionally occurred every five years. Bishops would travel to Rome to share with the Pope the work of their dioceses. As the number of dioceses has grown the visits have transitioned to an eight-year rotation. Bishop Daly speaks with his vicars about his upcoming trip, churches to visit, questions he hopes to ask the pope and much more. Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: Rome in the Evening, Canva.com Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio

This week’s episode of Bishop and Vicars is all about Christmas. The vicars share some of their favorite Christmas memories, both as children and as pastors. Bishop and the vicars also explore the connection between the incarnation and the paschal mystery; the wood of the manger leads to the wood of the cross. The episode ends with a prayer composed by Fr. Darrin Connall, the prayer is below. A Prayer Before the Manger Lord Jesus Christ, I kneel before Your crib in profound gratitude for Your coming into the world to save us from our sins. Even though You lie here as a helpless infant, I firmly believe You are God of infinite majesty and power. That power is revealed in Your triumph over Satan, sin and everlasting death. I am fully aware that the wood of this manger leads to the wood of the cross. As I kneel here with the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, please guide and direct my own family. Bless them, heal them and keep them always in Your divine love. From Christmas Day forward, help me to seek Your greater honor and glory in all aspects of my life. One day, sweet Jesus, please allow me to be admitted to the Kingdom of Heaven where You live and reign with the Father and Holy Spirit as one God, forever and ever. Amen. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: Canva.com Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio. https://sacredheartradio.org/

This week on the podcast Bishop Daly and Vicars talk about the need for evangelization. With an increasing number of Catholic young people becoming nones the issue of sharing the faith is a pressing concern. Our hosts speak about the missionary nature of the church, beauty as a means to evangelize, the need for parishes to be welcoming, and the laity's call to mission. Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: Peeter Sion, St. Francis Xavier Evangelizing in India https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PeeterSion-SaintFrancisXavierevangelizingthe%CE%99ndians.jpg Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio. https://sacredheartradio.org/

Father Kyle Ratuiste joins Bishop Daly this week on the Bishop and the Vicars radio show. Fr. Ratuiste is the newly appointed diocesan Vocations Director. Bishop and Fr. Ratuiste discuss the role of a vocations director, how vocations are nourished in families and parishes, and the need for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life here in the diocese of Spokane. If you think you might be called to a vocation in the priesthood or religious life, reach out to your pastor as well as contact Fr. Ratuiste at: www.spokanevocations.org Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: Libby Kamrowski// Libbykphotography Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio. https://sacredheartradio.org/ Special Guest: Father Kyle Ratuiste.

The Saints show us that death does not have the final word in our lives; that Christ's saving work on the Cross is applied again and again in the lives of the Faithful. The Saints show us the way to follow Christ and become Christ-like in many different cultural settings and times. This week, the Bishop and Vicars share their favorite Saints and spiritualities that they find encouraging and helpful. Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: Fra Angelico https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AllSaints%27Day#/media/File:All-Saints.jpg Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio. https://sacredheartradio.org/

End of life and medical decisions can be fraught for Catholics trying to stay true to their beliefs in a culture that often sees the value of human life, of suffering and care of the body after death differently than the Church. This episode of the Bishop and the Vicars, Father Kyle Ratuiste joins the program to share from his expertise on biomedical ethics. Father Ratuiste is a recent graduate of the University of Mary with a Master of Science in Bioethics. Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: https://pixabay.com/photos/clinic-medical-health-care-disease-1807543/ Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio. https://sacredheartradio.org/ Special Guest: Father Kyle Ratuiste.

Join Bishop Daly and Fr. Bill Watson as they discuss the unifying nature of God and the mission of Sacred Story Institute. Sacred Story Institute: www.sacredstory.net Fr. Watson's recent article in Notre Dame's Church Life Journal: https://churchlifejournal.nd.edu/articles/discernment-for-the-postmodern-condition/ Programs discussed by Fr. Watson: Forty Weeks - An Ignatian Path to Christ https://sacredstory.net/forty-weeks/ True Heart - A Way to Selflessness https://sacredstory.net/true-heart-young-adult-program/ Other books or articles mentioned during the podcast: Needful Things, a novel by Stephen King https://www.amazon.com/Needful-Things-Novel-Stephen-King/dp/1501147412/ A quote from Flannery O'Connor "In the absence of faith, we govern by tenderness. And tenderness leads to the gas chamber." https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-failure-of-christless-tenderness George Weigel's recent First Things article on the present Catholic Moment https://www.firstthings.com/article/2019/10/this-catholic-moment Special Guest: Fr. Bill Watson, SJ.

Bishop Daly and the vicars of the diocese discuss St. Vincent de Paul and ‘stewardship’ - and how there is much more to the term than material things. Stewardship is an attitude and a way of life - and trusting in God. Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: canva.com Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio. https://sacredheartradio.org/

As students begin another academic year, Bishop Daly and the vicars sit down and discuss the true purpose of an education and how it's a moral and intellectual privilege to come to know our world - and all the color and beauty within. Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: Books HD by Abhi Sharma https://www.flickr.com/photos/abee5/8314929977 Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio. https://sacredheartradio.org/

Join Bishop Daly and Fr. Luke Tomson as they discuss the brilliant life and unifying work of St. Augustine whose personal transformation has profoundly impacted Western Civilization for the last 16 centuries by providing a captivating template for knowing God. Links: https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Works-Saint-Augustine-Translation/dp/1565481542/ https://www.amazon.com/City-God-Saint-Augustine-Hippo/dp/1598563378 https://pivotalplayers.com/augustine-and-benedict Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: Chesterton Academy Photo (C) Chesterton Academy Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio. https://sacredheartradio.org/ Special Guest: Father Lucas Tomson.

Join Bishop Daly and Board Members of the new Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame: Dr. Chris Dewing, Laura Kolbe, and Zach Malahan to learn about a new Classic Catholic Education opportunity coming to Spokane in 2020. https://chestertonacademyofnotredame.org Suggested Reading on Chesterton and Classical Education: * The Collected Works of G.K. Chesterton, Vol. 1 & 2 * Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning, Charlotte Mason * The Harp & Laurel Wreath, Laura Berquist * The Well Trained Mind, Susan Wise Bauer > Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: Chesterton Academy Photo (C) Chesterton Academy Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio. https://sacredheartradio.org/ Special Guests: Dr. Chris Dewing, Laura Oliva, and Zach Malahan.

In this summer episode of the Bishop & Vicars Bishop Daly and Father Pat Kerst enjoy a lively interview with Father Tom Lamanna, S.J. Fathers Kerst and Lamanna discuss their experiences as classmates growing up in Spokane and at Gonzaga Prep, Jesuit influences, and reminisce about their vocational discernment. Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: St. Ignatius of Loyola https://www.flickr.com/photos/ecastro/3016124417 and Spokane's Riverfront Park https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SpokaneRiverfrontPark_20061014.jpg Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio. https://sacredheartradio.org/ https://sacredheartradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SHR_logo_Catholic-Radio-for-NW_814x1507-e1441387248540.jpg Special Guest: Father Tom Lamanna, SJ.

In this episode of the Bishop and the Vicars, summer reading is on the table. Throughout the summer, many of us will take a few books to read on the beach, or in the backyard as the summer days stretch late into the evening. Bishop Daly and our three vicars share some of their favorites. Below is a list of some of the books discussed during the show. The Lord of the Rings - JRR Tolkien Black Robe - Brian Moore The Lord of the World by Robert Hugh Benson The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene Black Narcissus by Rumer Godden The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor The Cardinal by Henry Morton The Edge of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco Keys to the Kingdom _by AJ Cronin _Heaven in Stone and Glass by Bishop Robert Barron Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis The Great Divorce by CS Lewis Ben Hur by Lew Wallace Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: Reading A Book On The Beach https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=106698&picture=reading-a-book-on-the-beach Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio. https://sacredheartradio.org/ https://sacredheartradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SHR_logo_Catholic-Radio-for-NW_814x1507-e1441387248540.jpg

Heresy has profoundly affected the Church throughout the ages, leading many far from the true faith in Christ. Heresies served to help the Church to develop and refine her teachings. Join the Bishop and the Vicars as they dive into the topic of heresy, and explore many of the historical heresies that have shaped the history of the church and her theology. Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: St. Augustine of Hippo refuting a heretic https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AugustineofHippoRefutingHeretic.jpg Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio. https://sacredheartradio.org/

Join Bishop Daly and the vicars as they continue their series on the Mass. The Introductory rites gather the clergy and people together for worship, in this episode Bishop and Vicars continue the conversation begun in episode 309 on the introductory rites and discuss the Gloria and the Collect prayer. The hosts speak about how this part of the liturgy developed and the role it plays in the spirituality of the Mass. Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: Angel with the words "Gloria in Excelsis Deo et in terra pax" by Dalziel Brothers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GloriainexcelsisDeo#/media/File:AngelfromTheSongofBethlehem.jpg Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio

Join Bishop Daly and the vicars as they continue their series on the Mass. The Introductory rites gather the clergy and people together for worship. The hosts speak about how this part of the liturgy developed and the role it plays in the spirituality of the Mass. Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: Chrism Mass Procession 2019, (C) Catholic Diocese of Spokane Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio

Join Bishop Daly and the vicars as they discuss tragedy and persecution. From the recent tragic fire at Notre Dame to the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, Christians experience suffering and persecution. With the visual images we see on the news, loss can seem all around us even if we are secure in our own communities. We as Christians are called to have hope knowing that, "the people [of God] will not be defeated because Christ is not defeated." In Christ, we know the victory is won, and in His cross, we can have hope. Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Some of the Articles Referenced by the hosts: Persecution of Christians is modern-day 'genocide' says report _ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6986565/Persecution-Christians-modern-day-genocide-says-report.html _Our Lady of Hope https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2019/05/our-lady-of-hope Should Notre Dame include a Mosque https://theaspenbeat.com/2019/05/05/should-notre-dame-include-a-mosque/ Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: An image of Notre Dame de Paris on fire, April 2019 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Notre-DamedeParisenfeuphotopriseduSquareRen%C3%A9Viviani.jpg Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio

Join Bishop Daly and the vicars as they discuss happiness. Where does happiness come from? Does the Christian life lead to happiness? Bishop and the vicars dive into the topic of happiness and find Christian joy possible in the midst of good times and suffering. Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: http://www.thebluediamondgallery.com/wooden-tile/h/happiness.html Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio

Dr. Tom Curran, host of Sound Insight - a Sacred Heart Radio Program - interviews Fr. Darrin Connall to discuss the Church's teaching on end of life issues: medical life support, cremation vs. burial, Funeral Mass and more. Originally Heard on Sound Insight on April 16, 2019: mycatholicfaith.org/sound-insight/ Dr. Tom Curran and co-hosts bring insight into issues pertaining to the Catholic faith and our local community. Both entertaining and thought provoking, this program offers humor, guest interviews, and insights from the Scripture. Great for commuters and anyone who wants to tune in for a daily boost of faith! Sound Insight airs on Sacred Heart Radio AM 970 Spokane and 106.1 FM Spokane, Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 9:00am and Monday – Friday 9:00pm – 10:00pm as an encore.

Join Bishop Daly and the vicars as they discuss the virtues. The Christian life requires we grow not only in prayer, a life of virtue is needed too. What are the virtues and why do they matter for us as Christians? Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: An image personifying the four virtues (Ballet Comique de la Reine, 1582) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardinalvirtues#/media/File:FiguredesquatreVertusfromBalletcomiquedelareine.JPG Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio https://sacredheartradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SHR_logo_Catholic-Radio-for-NW_814x1507-e1441387248540.jpg

Join Bishop Daly and the vicars as they discuss hell. While the Far Side and other comics make good fun of hell, what lies behind the jokes and the casual use of the idea of hell? A lively discussion ensues about the reality of eternal separation from God’s love, how everyone in hell has chosen to be there, and even hear about Fr. Pat’s overnight in Gehenna! Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires. Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Photo: Sandro Botticelli'sThe Abyss of Hell https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SandroBotticelli-TheAbyssofHell-WGA02853.jpg Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio https://sacredheartradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SHR_logo_Catholic-Radio-for-NW_814x1507-e1441387248540.jpg

Bishop Daly is joined by the three vicars as they examine the most universal of Christian prayers, the Lord’s Prayer. Recently, Pope Francis and others have questioned the best way to translate the final lines, “lead us not into temptation.” Bishop Daly and the vicars share their thoughts and discuss how the Our Father has shaped Christian prayer over the centuries.  Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires.  Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover photo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/bible-black-book-catholic-267557/ Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio

Bishop Daly sits down with the vicars to discuss Catholic education, one of the largest ministries of the Church. But what is Catholic education about and how does it fit into our spirituality? As pastors of parish schools, the vicars share experiences from their youth and from today of how the search for truth, goodness, and beauty permeate teaching and learning in our Catholic schools.  Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires.  Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover photo: Catholic Schools Week Mass 2019 (C) Catholic Diocese of Spokane Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio

Bishop Daly and the vicars are back for the new year. Before the liturgical season of Christmas finishes out, our hosts tackle the Creed. We say the Nicene Creed at most Sunday Masses; where did it come from, and why is such a statement of faith created by a council over 1500 years ago still used? Bishop and the vicars dive in as they continue a series on the parts of the Mass.  Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires.  Music: Pedro Versus the World - Jingle Punks https://youtu.be/84eq146KLU8 Cover Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NiceneCreed#/media/File:Nicaeaicon.jpg Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio

Bishop Daly is without the vicars this week. Joining him are the campus ministers at WSU, EWU and Whitworth University. Fr. Lucas Tomson is the pastor at St. Thomas More Catholic Student Center at Washington State University. Fr. Paul Heric is the Director of the Eastern Washington University Newman Center, and Fr. David Kruse is the chaplain to the Catholic student organization at Whitworth University.  Bishop and the college chaplains discuss the challenges of working on campus. From the rise of anxiety to the loneliness that many college students face, and even the moral issues of the day make campus ministry a unique challenge and a great opportunity.   Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires.  Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio. Special Guests: Father David Kruse, Father Lucas Tomson, and Father Paul Heric.

Bishop Daly and the vicars return for a special episode for the feast of the Immaculate Conception, a great feast we celebrate during Advent. But what exactly is the Immaculate Conception and why should we care about it? Marian devotion is close to the heart for Catholics. It is particularly important in the Diocese of Spokane given that Our Lady of Lourdes is our patroness and more than 20 parishes and missions are named in Mary's honor. Listen in for the answers and interesting discussion. Join Bishop Thomas Daly, Fr. Darrin Connall (Vicar General), Fr. Brian Mee (Vicar for Finance), and Fr. Pat Kerst (Vicar for Priests) as they talk about faith, life, and challenging issues of the day; always keeping in mind the joy our faith inspires.  Cover image: Statue of Mary, St. Thomas More Parish (C) Catholic Diocese of Spokane Also heard on AM 970 & FM 106.1 Sacred Heart Radio.