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Washington bishop: Priests would rather go to jail than break seal of confession

April 20, 2023 Catholic News Agency 14

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Washington D.C., Apr 20, 2023 / 15:30 pm (CNA).
As Washington state lawmakers debate legislation that would end legal protections for the seal of confession, Spokane Bishop Thomas A. Daly has assured his diocese t… […]

COVID vaccines: Spokane bishop supports conscience rights, but says priests won’t provide religious exemption

August 24, 2021 Catholic News Agency 18

Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane.

Spokane, Wash., Aug 24, 2021 / 03:00 am (CNA).
After Washington state announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for school employees, the Bishop of Spokane said that conscience rights should be respected, but that pries… […]