Catholic Diocese of Spokane, Washington

From the

Official News Magazine of the Diocese of Spokane

(From the Dec. 15, 2005 edition of the Inland Register)

At age 7, I remember being awestruck when I received my First Holy Communion. Jesus was truly being present in me! And I remember being weepy when my children (and now a grandchild!) received. When I take the Eucharist to the nursing home and see the faces of those with dementia light up when I show them the Eucharist, and they receive with a look of love and peace, as always, I’m glad to be Catholic.

— Peg Heimerman, St. John Vianney Parish, Spokane Valley

If you have a pleasant memory you treasure that relates to being Catholic, tell us about it. If you have a positive or uplifting experience in the context of family or parish life, or in the workplace, that makes you glad you’re Catholic, send it to us so that we can share it with the rest of the Catholic community in Eastern Washington.

Send descriptions of your experience(s) to: Glad to Be Catholic, The Inland Register, P.O. Box 48, Spokane, WA 99210; or send your story by e-mail to: gladcatholic@dioceseofspokane.org

Although sometimes submissions have to be edited, we’ll do our best to let your unique voice come through. We’ll respect requests to remain anonymous, but please include your name and phone number, in case we have any questions. Otherwise, we’ll print your name and, if you’ll share it with us, the name of your parish.