News from the Seminary
New Rector Named for Bishop White Seminary
Bishop Thomas A. Daly has named Fr. Lucas Tomson, S.T.D. as the next Rector of Bishop White Seminary beginning July 1, 2025. Fr. Tomson will succeed Fr. Daniel Barnett, who has served as Rector since 2015. Fr. Tomson will join two other priests in residence who serve...
Cor Christi’s McGivney Hall nears completion, occupancy
By: Grant Whitty, Inland Catholic Around this time last year, 14 young men were preparing for...
Memorial for the Preborn, Candlelight Eucharistic Procession
This memorial is for all children who have died, especially those who died before their birth—for...
EXPLAINER: A Seminary Primer, Part II – The Stages of Formation
Above: Seminarians and discerners stand at the conclusion of Spokane’s Chrism Mass on March 28,...
New program blocks cultural noise, helps men discern the priesthood
The Diocese of Spokane's new program for priestly formation, Cor Christi, began this year with a...
Renovations Begin at McGivney Hall
The repeating sound of sledgehammers hitting concrete could be heard from the street corner of N...
Bishop Daly Makes New Appointments at Bishop White Seminary & Cor Christi
As Bishop of Spokane, my top priority is to form holy priests who will be strong spiritual leaders...
Living in the Heart of Christ
McGivney Hall Will Be a Home for Young Catholic Men Throughout the Northwest as They Discern the...
A New Beginning: Bishop White Seminary expands to McGivney Hall
A Change in Seminary Formation In 2016, the Vatican’s Congregation for the Clergy provided new...
Spokane is a leader in responding to new Vatican seminary requirements
A seismic change is coming to Catholic seminaries that will affect every diocese in the world—and...
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