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Spokane bishop calls for prayers

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A Washington state bishop is calling for prayer as wildfires have torched entire neighborhoods, leading to thousands of evacuations and hundreds of destroyed buildings. The Diocese of Spokane is affected. The bishop urges outreach and prayer.

SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica

5 sources Aug 4, 2026

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Aug 4, 10:40 AM The Catholic Sun Spokane bishop calls for prayers, outreach as wildfires ravage area
  2. Aug 4, 10:56 AM OSV News Spokane bishop calls for prayers, outreach as wildfires ravage area
  3. Aug 4, 11:24 AM Catholic Review Spokane bishop calls for prayers, outreach as wildfires ravage area
  4. Aug 4, 10:56 AM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Spokane bishop calls for prayers, outreach as wildfires ravage area
  5. Aug 4, 1:04 PM America Spokane bishop calls for prayers, outreach as wildfires ravage area

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