Archives: Access to the diocese's Archives is by appointment only.
Rev. Thomas Caswell, Archivist (509) 358-7300

Victims Assistance Coordinator:
Roberta Smith, Special Assistant to the Vicar General
(509) 353-0442 or (509) 998-8340 Read more

Computer Technology: Responsible for the network servers, including Email services, the central name file, the diocesan website, and specific software support for parishes and schools.
Mary Green, Director (509) 358-7346

Deacons of the Diocese:
Alphabetical list of active deacons

Detention Ministry: Responsible for training, supervising and assisting volunteers who provide program support, religious education and worship services for inmates at state and county penal institutions in Eastern Washington.
Sr. Myrta Iturrriaga, SP, Coordinator (509) 358-7314 Read more

Development Office: Responsible for the fund-raising activities of the diocese including the Annual Catholic Appeal, the collection for the Catholic Church in the United States and the World Missions Collection.
Chris Smith, Director (509) 358-4283
Kathy Moran, Administrative Assistant (509) 358-4280 Read More

Office of Education: Responsible for planning, directing and evaluating the religious and academic quality of the Catholic Schools in the diocese. This office also maintains the Diocesan Libary.
Duane Schafer, Superintendent of Schools (509) 358-7335
Katie Rieckers , Curriculum Coordinator (509) 358-7317
Jackie Martin, Administrative Assistant (509) 358-7334 Read More

Fiscal Services Office: Responsible for the centralized financial programs of the diocese. The office provides accounting services for the administration of the diocesan budget and assists parishes in an advisory capacity regarding financial matters.
Merrilin Fulton, Director (509) 358-7323

Inland Register News Magazine: Published 17 times per year, the Inland Register is the official news publication of the diocese. The bishop, diocesan offices and other groups and organizations employ the aid of the Inland Register to communicate with catholics in Eastern Washington and beyond.
Deacon Eric Meisfjord, Editor (509) 358-7340
Mitch Finley, Staff Writer (509) 358-7340
Nancy Loberg, Advertising Manager (509) 358-7343 Read More

Office of the Tribunal
Marriage cases: Divorced persons cannot marry in the Catholic Church without a declaration of nullity for previous unions. A person in need of an annulment should consult with his/her parish priest before a proposed marriage for assistance in submitting a petition for nullity to the Marriage Tribunal.
Canonical Matters: Information and advice concerning canon law may be sought from the Judicial Vicar: for example, norms for alientation of church property, clerical faculties, law and diocesan policy for administration of the sacraments and sacramentals.
Rev. Mark Pautler, Judical Vicar
Judy Ellifritt, Secretary (509) 358-7336

Priests and Pastors of the Diocese:
Alphabetical list of diocesan priests and pastors

Office of Vocations
The Office of Vocations is responsible for encouraging young people to prayerfully consider what God is calling them to do with their lives.
Rev. Darrin Connall, Director of Vocations
429 E Sharp Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 326-3761 Read More