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“For a child is born to us, a son is given us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince  of Peace.” -Isaiah 9:5

As we reflect on the faithful departed in Novem-ber, the Latin phrase memento mori comes to mind. "Remember death," it is not necessarily a pleasant reminder but one that has long been used in the Christian tradition to remember to live each day as if it were our last here on earth, our last before we meet the Lord. The question then is how do we walk in friendship with Him today? How do we live a Christian life now, and follow God's call in our lives? This month I've chosen to share a column by Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles that looks at this important question: how do I develop a personal relationship with Jesus?

In early September, the priests (diocesan and Religious) who serve the parishes of Eastern Washington gather together in what is called the “Presbyteral Assembly.” The two-and-a-half days spent together combine prayer, study, discussion, and fraternity. It is an opportunity for me as bishop to speak to all of the priests regarding the challenges we face, the direction we hope to take, and the progress we have made over the past year. The priests ask questions and raise issues that I try to address as we work together to shepherd the people of God in our diocese. (También disponible en español)

This is the final edition of the Inland Register in the present newspaper format. Bishop Daly intends to launch the magazine format in the fall. In the meantime, information and news will continue to be available on the diocesan website.

Now a Holy Names Sister with Spokane roots is in charge of the Spokane Diocese’s Development Office.

Religious education, for young and old, has been at the core of the Guatemala mission efforts.

Parents Paul and Lori have taken the Spokane Diocese’s “Know Love and Serve” pastoral plan to heart, wanting their children to be heavily involved in the local parish. They’ve focused on decompartmentalizing faith from just something to do on Sunday.

Earlier this month I celebrated the weekend Masses at St. Patrick Parish in Colfax and St. Joseph Parish in La Crosse. The drive from Spokane through the wheat and barley fields always reminds me of just how blessed we are living in such natural beauty in Eastern Washington.

Published 12 times per year, the Inland Register is the official news publication of the diocese.

With the Know, Love & Serve themes for this coming year being liturgy, discipleship, and stewardship, the assembly seeks to gather together in Christ through the liturgy, which gives grace to be disciples and stewards.

Although the young men and women getting married today face obstacles virtually unknown even 20 years ago, there was no doubt that Engaged Encounter is a much-needed gift for young couples.

Published 12 times per year, the Inland Register is the official news publication of the diocese.

The conference is open to all and will be an opportunity to address a wide range of issues that challenge Catholics, all touching on the life and dignity of the human person.

The Trustees of the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Washington announced the names of the parishes, schools and organizations that received a grant for 2016-2017.

The month of May ushers in the winding down of the school year, preparation for graduation, and anticipation for much-deserved summer vacations. May also marks my first year as the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Spokane. Over the past 12 months, I have visited almost all of our 80 parishes and missions, and all but one of the 16 Catholic schools.

Quo Vadis Days is a four-day camp experience for young men entering grades 9-12 to spend time with priests, seminarians, and other young men who want to know how to discover God’s will for their lives.

Three priests of the Spokane Diocese celebrate the 50th anniversary of their ordination to priesthood this month.

Published 12 times per year, the Inland Register is the official news publication of the diocese.

Every day we are confronted with the reality that we are living in a crossroads period in the history of the Church. In these first decades of the 21st century, society in many traditionally Christian countries has forsaken the inspiration of the Gospel and has taken on a very secular, even anti-religious, way of living.

Canonical acts have resulted in one priest leaving the Spokane Diocese, and another officially rejoining the diocese.