I do not often include a note from the editor, but this month I wanted to share a bit of personal news. This issue of the Inland Catholic will be my last at its helm, and I will be leaving the chancery at the end of January. From our launch in 2016 through today many of you readers have shared helpful critiques, excellent story ideas, and kind words of praise. I am so appreciative for all of you and for your help over these past five years. I also want to extend my thanks to the team at FAITH Catholic who assists in the publication of this magazine, especially our designers Rachel Squibbs and Patrick Dally who have done so much to make this magazine shine. Most of all, I am grateful to Christ for the opportunity to launch and edit this magazine for the Diocese of Spokane. I will miss hearing the stories of Catholics throughout the diocese and helping highlight the good works so many undertake.

Thank you and God bless,

Mitchell Palmquist