Upcoming Diocesan Events

Event Submission: If you wish to submit an event to the diocesan events calendar, please send a detailed email with your event information or flyer to events@dioceseofspokane.org. Monthly or weekly recurring events that are not officially in partnership with the diocese will not be posted. Requests to send event postings or flyers to all parishes will not be processed.

St. Peregrine Spring Artisan Craft Fair
Apr
5
to Apr 6

St. Peregrine Spring Artisan Craft Fair

Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
(auditorium lower level)

St Peregrine Spring Artisan Craft Fair
Beautiful hand crafted items - including personal, functional, household, garden, gifts, and religious items.

Silent auction, quilt raffle, devotionals etc.

This Fair will help benefit St Peregrine Ministry and Shrine.

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Holy Week Retreats w/ Bishop Michael Warfel
Apr
14
to Apr 19

Holy Week Retreats w/ Bishop Michael Warfel

  • Immaculate Heart Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Holy Week Retreats – Women’s & Men’s Silent Retreats “Participation in the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ”

Bishop Michael Warfel

Women: April 14-16

Men: April 17-19

Please register in advance: (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net $267 per person (includes lodging and up to 6 meals)

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Dominican 3rd Order Information Night
May
7

Dominican 3rd Order Information Night

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.

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Wholehearted Women’s Day of Prayer
May
10

Wholehearted Women’s Day of Prayer

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.

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10th Annual Guatemala Mission Celebration
May
19

10th Annual Guatemala Mission Celebration

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. 

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Weekend Recovery Retreat with Fr. Tom W, SJ
Jun
13
to Jun 15

Weekend Recovery Retreat with Fr. Tom W, SJ

  • Immaculate Heart Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weekend Recovery Retreat “A Weekend of Rest, Refreshment, and Community for People in 12 Step Recovery”

Fr. Tom W, SJ June 13, 6:00 pm – June 15, 1:00 pm Please register in advance: (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net $240 per person or $395 per couple (includes lodging and up to 5 meals)

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End of Life Workshop - Deer Park, WA
Jun
14

End of Life Workshop - Deer Park, WA

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

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Day of Work and Prayer
Jun
26

Day of Work and Prayer

Day of Work and Prayer Fr. David Anderson, SJ Thursday,

June 26, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Please register in advance: (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net A Volunteer Opportunity! Lunch included.

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8-Day Silent Retreat
Jul
26
to Aug 3

8-Day Silent Retreat

8-Day Ignatian Silent Retreat:

Walking with Jesus to Know, Love and Serve Fr. Tom Lamanna, SJ July 26, 4:30 pm – August 3, 1:00 pm

Please register in advance: (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net $952 per person (includes lodging and meals). Scholarship assistance, made possible In Memory of Fr. Armand Nigro, SJ.

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Weekend Retreat on St. Elizabeth of the Trinty, with Dr. Anthony Lilles
Aug
8
to Aug 10

Weekend Retreat on St. Elizabeth of the Trinty, with Dr. Anthony Lilles

Weekend Retreat “Called to Glory: Spiritual Insights from St. Elizabeth of the Trinity”

Dr. Anthony Lilles August 8, 6:00 pm – August 10, 1:00 pm Please register in advance: (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net $240 per person or $395 per couple (includes lodging and up to 5 meals)

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Men's Fellowship Motorcyle Ride
Aug
17
to Aug 22

Men's Fellowship Motorcyle Ride

  • Northern California & Oregon Coast (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The annual Catholic Men’s Motorcycle Ride will take place August 17-22, 2025. This event is led by Rev. Matthew Nicks and provides an opportunity for men to come together to share our faith and interest in motorcycle touring. Each day begins with Mass, followed by adventure and comradery. This year, we will travel along the Oregon and northern California coast, through the California Trinity Alps, and across central Oregon.

For more information: Catholicmenmotorcycling@outlook.com


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24-Hour Retreat on Catholic Parenting
Sep
26
to Sep 27

24-Hour Retreat on Catholic Parenting

  • Immaculate Heart Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

24-Hour Retreat for Catholic Parents “Faithful Foundations: Empowering Catholic Parents”

Mary Ruth Hackett, PhD September 26, 4:30 pm – September 27, 4:30 pm Please register in advance: (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net $135 per person or $225 per couple (includes lodging and up to 3 meals)

*Nursing babies are permitted at this retreat.

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