Tag: bishop thomas daly

Washington lawmakers push bills requiring clergy to report child abuse, sparking fierce debate over confession privacy. Catholic bishops vow to protect confessional despite abuse reporting mandate.

Eastern Washington Catholics mark Holy Year with jubilee Mass celebration at Spokane cathedral, featuring Bishop Daly's call for spiritual renewal and hope.

Controversy surrounds the issue of gender-affirming care in Catholic hospitals. Read about Bishop Thomas Daly's plans to confront hospitals offering these services.

From organ concerts in Catholic churches to conferences that want to unite all against white supremacy, and from Bishop Thomas Daly speaking out against gender-affirming care for minorities to a new podcast on Doug Wilson's brand of patriarchy, this roundup has it all.

Read the latest religion and values news in the Inland Northwest in this week's Roundup, including info about enforcing Proposition 1, Bishop Daly's statement on political violence, upcoming events and more.

Washington Attorney General investigates Spokane, Seattle and Yakima dioceses for potential misuse of funds and alleged cover-ups of child sex abuse. Learn more about this historic move.

Pope Francis’ declaration this week allowing priests to bless same-sex couples is being hailed in Spokane as a shift by advocates of softening the church’s doctrine on the issue while more conservative faith leaders are quick to point out the gulf between blessings and more formal and unchanged rules regarding ceremonies such as marriage.