A Peaceful Place to Pray and Ponder.
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Friday, May 1, 2020, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMSilent Day of Prayer on Overcoming Cancer
“Supernatural Oncology”
The Specialty of St. Peregrine Laziosi
Fr. Darrin Connall
Oncology is the branch of medicine which addresses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Cancer patients rely on the expertise of medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists to collaborate in fighting this deadly disease. People of faith are also blessed to have a specialist in supernatural oncology on their treatment team. This silent day of prayer will look to the life St. Peregrine for inspiration, consolation, and healing. It is intended for survivors and patients of cancer as well as their loved ones and friends.
Schedule of the Day
9:00 a.m. Arrival and Check-in. Refreshments.
9:15 a.m. Greeting and Housekeeping details by IHRC Staff followed by First Conference and Quiet Reflection.
10:15 a.m. Mass
11:00 a.m. Litany to St. Peregrine
11:15 a.m. Confessions
12:00 p.m. Lunch in Dining Room
12:45 p.m. Second Conference
1:30 p.m. Quiet Reflection
2:00 p.m. Adoration
2:30 p.m. Depart
The Silent Day of Prayer includes the Mass, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, two conferences, lunch and concludes with Adoration. $40 per person, ($50 with use of a private room for the day). This Day of Prayer is silent.
Fr. Darrin Connall Bio:
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. After completing studies at Bishop White Seminary at Gonzaga University, he finished his formal studies in Washington D.C. at the Catholic University of America.
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 appointed rector of Bishop White Seminary at Gonzaga University where he also served as director of seminarians and vocations. 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.