Father Darrin Connall
Host of Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly
Father Darrin Connall, Vicar General, was ordained May 29, 1992, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes in Spokane by Bishop William Skylstad. He is a native of Spokane, having attended Trinity Catholic School, Central Valley High School, and Bishop White Seminary at Gonzaga University. He completed his formal studies for priesthood at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Fr. Connall’s first assignment was as parochial vicar at St. Thomas More Parish in north Spokane. After serving there for two years, he served as pastor of the parishes in Colville, Northport and Kettle Falls. During Fr. Connall’s time in Stevens County, he served as co-director of vocations. In 2000, he was assigned as rector of Bishop White Seminary, Director of Vocations, and Director of Seminarians. During his assignment at Bishop White Seminary, Fr. Connall oversaw the construction of a new seminary building that included administrative offices, a chapel, and a residence.
In July of 2011, Fr. Connall was appointed rector of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, where he continues to serve today. During his tenure, he was diagnosed with cancer, and through his illness he remained dedicated to his parish. In 2013, he began oversight for renovation of the cathedral as it enters its second century, revitalizing the church building and ensuring its vitality for the future.
In 2015, Fr. Connall was appointed vicar general of the diocese and serves as the bishop’s assistant in the executive governance of the diocese. He continues to serve as both rector of the Cathedral and vicar general of the diocese.
Father Darrin Connall has hosted 54 Episodes.
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21: A Synod on Synodality
December 1st, 2021 | Season 0 | 26 mins 15 secs
bishop, catholic, christian, jesus, spokane, synod
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.
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13: Return to Mass: The Sunday Obligation
June 2nd, 2021 | Season 0 | 27 mins 11 secs
bishop, catholic, christian, jesus, spokane
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.
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405: Ad Limina: Bishop Daly Returns from Rome
March 13th, 2020 | Season 0 | 26 mins 11 secs
bishop, catholic, christian, jesus, spokane
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.
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402: Replay: Teaching Transcendentally
January 24th, 2020 | Season 0 | 26 mins 35 secs
bishop, catholic, christian, jesus, schools, spokane
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.
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323: Christmas Traditions
December 20th, 2019 | Season 0 | 26 mins 48 secs
bishop, catholic, christian, christmas, jesus, spokane
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.
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322: Evangelization
December 13th, 2019 | Season 0 | 27 mins 25 secs
bishop, catholic, christian, jesus, spokane
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.
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320: Saints and their Spirituality
November 1st, 2019 | Season 0 | 27 mins 20 secs
bishop, catholic, christian, jesus, spokane
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.
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319: End of Life Decisions
October 18th, 2019 | Season 0 | 27 mins 39 secs
bishop, catholic, christian, end of life, faith, jesus, medical ethics, science, spokane
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.
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317: Stewardship and Gratitude
September 20th, 2019 | Season 0 | 26 mins 54 secs
bishop, catholic, christian, jesus, spokane
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.
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316: What is the Purpose of Education?
September 6th, 2019 | Season 0 | 27 mins 11 secs
bishop, catholic, christian, education, jesus, spokane
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.
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312: Bishop & The Vicars Top Ten Summer Reading Picks
July 12th, 2019 | Season 0 | 26 mins 55 secs
bishop, books, catholic, christian, jesus, spokane
In this episode of the Bishop and the Vicars, summer reading is on the table. Throughout the summer many take up 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 favorite books.
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311: Heretics, Heresies, Villains, and the Church's Response to Them
June 28th, 2019 | Season 0 | 27 mins 13 secs
bishop, catholic, christian, heresy, jesus, spokane
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.
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310: Gloria in excelsis Deo
June 14th, 2019 | Season 0 | 26 mins 55 secs
bishop, catholic, christian, jesus, spokane
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.
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Introíbo ad altáre Dei: The Introductory Rites of the Mass
May 24th, 2019 | Season 0 | 24 mins 9 secs
bishop, catholic, christian, jesus, spokane
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.
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Hope in the Midst of Persecution and Tragedy
May 10th, 2019 | Season 0 | 28 mins 6 secs
bishop, catholic, christian, hope, jesus, persecution, spokane, suffering, tragedy
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.
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Happiness
April 17th, 2019 | Season 0 | 27 mins 23 secs
bishop, catholic, christian, happiness, jesus, spokane
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.