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Empty Bowls Utah: helping the needy for 10 years

SALT LAKE CITY — For the past 10 years, the Empty Bowls fundraiser has helped to feed the hungry by donating all proceeds from the event to the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall, which is run by Catholic Community Services of Utah. >>>

Rely on the Church's truth to evangelize, Patrick Madrid says

SANDY — Catholics should be willing to speak to other people about their faith, and understand that faith well enough to explain what they believe, Catholic author and radio talk show host Patrick Madrid said April 18 during his presentation at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. >>>

Three Catholic high schools excel in theatrical competitions

SALT LAKE CITY — This year, students from all three Catholic high schools participated in the UHSAA State Theater competitions after qualifying at the regional championships.  >>>

Juan Diego CHS senior claims top prize at regional science fair

DRAPER — Students attending public and private schools in grades 5-12 in the greater Salt Lake area participated at the Salt Lake Valley Science & Engineering Fair March 24-26, with Utah Catholic students achieving 47 of the more than 250 awards. Juan Diego Catholic High School senior Alexander George-Kennedy was named the grand prize winner and will represent Utah at the International Science and Engineering Fair May 10-16 in Pittsburgh, Penn. >>>

Catholic students garner multiple awards at regional science fair

SALT LAKE CITY — Elementary and high school students at public and private schools in the greater Salt Lake area participated at the Salt Lake Valley Science & Engineering Fair March 24-26 at the University of Utah. During the competition, the students presented their results using a project display board; they also were interviewed by at least four judges. When the results were tallied, Utah Catholic school students had won 47 of the more than 250 awards, with Juan Diego Catholic High School senior Alexander George-Kennedy being named the grand prize winner (see story, left.) >>>

Women's retreat offers time for prayer, fellowship

OGDEN — “For Everything ... There is a Season – A Retreat for a Woman’s Soul” will mark the fourth year in a row of a women’s retreat in northern Utah.  >>>

Diócesis celebra la Institución de Lectores para la Orden de Diáconos Permanentes

SALT LAKE CITY — Conforme las campanas de la Catedral de la Magdalena repicaban, esposas arreglaban las corbatas de sus parejas, mamás instruían a sus pequeños para comportarse conforme buscaban un lugar en las bancas, una fila de diáconos y de sacerdotes se formaba en las puertas de la Catedral y una sensación de alegría y espiritualidad llenaba el ambiente. >>>

Las Hermanas Catherine Kamphaus y Genevra Rolf fueron honradas en convención educativa

SALT LAKE CITY —Las Hermanas de la Congregación de la Santa Cruz, La Hermana Catherine Kamphaus y la Hermana  Genevra Rolf, superintendente y superintendente asociada de las escuelas Católicas de Utah respectivamente, recibieron el Premio 2015 O’Neil D’Amour  de la Asociación Nacional de educación Católica (NCEA) en la Convención de Educadores Católicos celebrada del 7 al 9 de abril  en Orlando, Florida.  >>>

4 Min. de Reflexión: Conversatorio 14: Rito de la Comunión, Parte III

Cuando compartimos una comida con familiares y amigos, es probable oír en algún momento una invitación de bienvenida a cenar - Ven a la mesa... a comer... mange! . Lo mismo sucede en la Misa. Durante las últimas semanas hemos visto cómo se prepara el banquete Eucarístico, y cómo nos preparamos para recibirlo. Ahora, la invitación se produce mientras el sacerdote eleva el Cáliz y como el anfitrión proclama: “He aquí el Cordero de Dios, que quita los pecados del mundo” (Juan 1:29). Luego proclama las palabras del libro del Apocalipsis, “Bienaventurados los que son llamados a la cena del Cordero” (Apocalipsis 19: 9). Respondemos con palabras que expresan tanto la humildad como la confianza: “Señor, no soy digno de que entres en mi casa, pero una palabra tuya bastará para sanarme” (Mateo 8:8). Se nos invita a mirar el Pan Eucarístico y expresar la reverencia, la confianza y la fe. >>>