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Retreat answers anglers’ prayers

Deer prance past the brown chapel on the grounds of the Immaculate Heart Retreat Center on Sept. 9. Though development has moved closer, the center retains its natural splendor.
By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com(509) 459-5508

FISHING — A Weekend Fishermen’s Retreat, with programs ranging from fishing to Catholic faith, is set for June 27-29 at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center.

The theme, “Launch Out into the Deep (Luke 5:4) will be keynoted by Paul Coutinho, who has a doctorate in historical theology.

While Coutinho, a native of India, will brings an Eastern flavor to Western spirituality, two Northwest fishermen will provide the angling content:

  • Pat Neal, a North Olympic Peninsula fishing guide, steelheader, author and humorist.
  • Deacon Allen Peterson, owner of Swede’s Fly Shop of Spokane.

Info: Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, (509) 448 -1224, ext. 109.

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Outdoors Blog." Read all stories from this blog