Kelly Hughes – Country Grit, Rock Roots, Faith-Fueled Journey

Straight out of the pine-covered hills of North Idaho, Kelly Hughes hit the stage professionally at just 14. By 21, he wasn’t just playing music—he was creating a home for it. He launched “Kelly’s,” a live music venue that quickly became a central hub for artists across the country. With the guidance of a veteran manager and a relentless drive, Kelly ran it for two decades before selling it in 2004. Though it changed names, the stage he built still stands, helping new voices find their spotlight.

That same year marked a turning point. Kelly accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior—a moment that gave new direction to his life and career. He took to the road, bringing his signature blend of country and old-school rock to audiences across the Northwest and Southwest.

Over the years, Kelly’s talent and tenacity have earned him opening slots for legends like George Jones, Vince Gill, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, and more. Whether he’s tearing through a gritty rock riff, crooning a heartfelt country ballad, or sharing a story from the road, Kelly’s performances are anchored in authenticity, shaped by experience, and guided by faith.

Everything he does, he does to honor God and the gift he’s been given.

Cost: $75 per person, 21 and over only.
(includes full bar-b-q dinner and 1 drink ticket no host wine and beer also available.)


Fundraiser/Concert benefitting Immaculate Heart Retreat Center.
Tickets $75 each or sponsor a table of 6 for $1000.

Register Here

Cooking Class “Chef Matt’s Heavenly Kitchen: Simple Recipes, Big Flavors”

IHRC Chef Matt McDaniels Sunday, July 18, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Please register in advance: (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net Individuals: $46, Couples: $90

Registration link via Zoom:  https://bit.ly/43XLqkn 

Ignatian Silent Day of Prayer “Ignatian Discernment in Everyday Life”

Fr. Dan Nevares, SJ July 12, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (8:30 am check-in) Please register in advance: (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net $46 per person or ($56 with room). Lunch included.

Scholarship assistance, made possible In Memory of Fr. Armand Nigro, SJ.

Dominican 3rd Order Information Night

St. Michael the Archangel Lay Dominicans are holding an information night for fully-initiated, adult Catholics:

Date:                   Wednesday, July 9

Time:                   7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Location:          Bishop White Seminary, 429 E Sharp Avenue

This is an opportunity to learn about the Dominican 3rd Order – it is not the religious life of the priesthood or of the women religious; but it is uniquely a participation in the life of Christ.

Agenda for the Evening:

Welcome and Introduction

Brief Overview of 3rd Order

Personal Testimonies

Q&A Session

Fellowship and Refreshments

RSVP:  Please confirm your attendance by Monday, July 7 to Theresa Ferguson tferguson@bishopwhitesem.org.

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱?
Join us for this informative 𝗡𝗢 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘 workshop at St. Mary Presentation Catholic Church, 602 E. 6th Street, Deer Park, WA  99006 on Saturday, June 14 and learn how to pre-plan for the end of life. Light refreshments provided. Workshop from 9am - 11:30 am with Mass offered at 8:30 (optional).

𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹
𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲
𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀
𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗱’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵

Please 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 to help plan for food and information package folders! Contact Sr. Bernadette Pederson at 𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘱@𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘺𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘬𝘢𝘯𝘦.𝘰𝘳𝘨 or (𝟱𝟬𝟵) 𝟰𝟲𝟳-𝟱𝟰𝟵𝟲

Seminarians Christopher Appel and Mitchell Carey will be formally admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders by Bishop Daly this weekend. 

Through this rite, the Church formally recognizes the seminarian's intention to receive holy Orders and affirms that he has demonstrated the necessary qualities to proceed toward ordination to the Sacred Priesthood. 

Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders will take place during the 11:00 am Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday, June 1. Please join us for this special liturgy and pray for our seminarians.

Memorial Day Mass with Bishop Daly
Monday, May 26

10 am at Holy Cross Cemetery

7200 N. Wall St., Spokane 99208

The last weekend in May is a time to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Please join the staff of Holy Cross Funeral and Cemetery Services and Bishop Daly for the Memorial Day Mass to pray for those who gave their lives for our country. Monday, May 26 at 10 am at Holy Cross Cemetery, 7200 North Wall Street. Please bring your own chairs.

The Guatemala Commission will hold its Tenth Annual Guatemala Mission Celebration on Monday, May 19th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Barrister Winery in Spokane. All are welcome and admission is free. The program will include guest speaker Julianne Connell Sachs, Director of Family to Family (FTF), who will share updated and vital information about FTF, a nonprofit economic development program through which U.S. sponsors support indigenous Mayan families in their efforts to sustainably shift out of poverty in Guatemala. FTF was created by a Spokane couple and is celebrating its fortieth year. The evening includes a mini silent and live auction, the sale of weavings, purses, etc. made by participants in the FTF program, and a drawing for a handmade quilt. Appetizers, coffee, and water will be available at no charge and wine will be available for purchase. 

A Wholehearted Women’s Day of Prayer “Refreshing the Oil in Our Lamps”

Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMC and Alisa Kostecka May 10, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (8:30 am check-in) Please register in advance: (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net $46 per person or ($56 with room). Lunch included.

We know what it feels like to be low on fuel in our emotional, psychological, spiritual, and physical lives. The smooth functioning of each of these dynamics is necessary for the balance to live a virtuous life. Come be refreshed with the “oil of gladness” (PS 45:7) on all of these levels in a day set aside just for women before Mother’s Day. Included will be Holy Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, two conferences, lunch, the recitation of the Rosary and Adoration before the exposed Blessed Sacrament.

Alisa (Hinman) Kostecka, the Director of Wholehearted Women’s Conference, has worked as a secondary teacher, DRE, youth minister with catechetics, and Forming Intentional Disciples. She has led women’s Bible studies and retreats for over 20 years out of love for the Lord Jesus. 

Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMC, is the Spritual Life and Program Administrator  at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center since 2008.  She also gives spiritual direction, retreats, Eucharistic Congress keynotes, Missions, Days of Prayer and talks at the center and around the U.S. Sister has a BA in English/Literature and Education from Whitworth University, MA in Philosophy from Gonzaga University, and spiritual direction certification from St. Vincent’s Seminary College. She is vocations director and a consultor in the SMMC.

Dominican 3rd Order Information Night

St. Michael the Archangel Lay Dominicans are holding an information night for fully-initiated, adult Catholics:

Date:                   Wednesday, May 7

Time:                   7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Location:          St. Peter Catholic Church, 3520 E. 18th Ave, Spokane

This is an opportunity to learn about the Dominican 3rd Order – it is not the religious life of the priesthood or of the women religious; but it is uniquely a participation in the life of Christ.

Agenda for the Evening:

Welcome and Introduction

Brief Overview of 3rd Order

Personal Testimonies

Q&A Session

Fellowship and Refreshments

RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by Thursday, May 1 to Theresa Ferguson tferguson@bishopwhitesem.org.

Evening of prayer for all who have been touched by cancer.

Daily Noon Mass at the Cathedral, offered for the intention of the repose of the soul of Pope Francis

with Bishop Daly

Holy Week Communal Penance Service

St. Thomas More Church, Spokane

Tuesday, April 15, 7:00 pm

8 Priests will be available for individual confessions

All are welcome

The Catholic Medical Association's Spokane Guild of St. Raphael will be holding an annual 

Lenten Retreat for Healthcare Workers

Saturday, 12 April 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

with Lunch Service midday

and Vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m.

Directed by Fr. Kyle Ratuiste, Guild Chaplain

Location: Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Rd., Spokane WA

$50.00 per person, $20.00 per student

Registration: (509) 842-8102, text or phone