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Bishop Wester celebrates the Mass of the Lord's Supper

Bishop Wester: "This very simple ceremony of foot-washing is deep with meaning. ... >>>

Ecumenical Way of the Cross

At the ecumenical Way of the Cross in Salt Lake City on Good Friday, the Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, joined other Utah Christian leaders and the faithful as they participated in the Stations of the Cross, a procession that wound its way to various churchs in Salt Lake City. >>>

4 Minute Reflection; Reflection 12 – The Communion Rite, Part I

The Liturgy of the Eucharist might be compared to a great symphony, with one movement leading harmoniously to the next, rising and falling, only to rise again to a new level. In the Eucharistic Prayer we reach a spiritual crescendo as the words of consecration are spoken, followed by the Great Amen as we prepare to receive Communion – the Body and Blood of Christ. The transition to the next high point of the Mass is the Lord’s Prayer, and it is fitting that it should be a part of our liturgical worship since it is the prayer Jesus gave us. >>>

Deacon Forrest Gray retires from diocesan diaconate training program

SALT LAKE CITY — Deacon Forrest Gray has retired as the director of ongoing training for the permanent diaconate for the Diocese of Salt Lake City; a position he held from 2007 until the first of this year. Deacon Gray was ordained in 2004.  >>>

The Celebration of the Lord's Passion at the Cathedral of the Madeleine

Today, at the Celebration of the Lord's Passion, the Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, said in his homily: "As we enter into the sorrow of Good Friday, we remember that it is only a part of the entire Easter mystery. >>>

Remarkable women

Being involved in the social mission of the Catholic Church is both challenging and faith affirming. Catholic social teaching takes us all out of our comfort zones at some point, but if we follow its lead, we end up in inspirational places. >>>

During Chrism Mass, unity is celebrated, holy oils blessed

SALT LAKE CITY — The blessing and consecration of the holy oils that will be used in the sacraments throughout the coming year, and the renewal of commitment to service by the ordained, religious and laity of the Diocese of Salt Lake City were celebrated at the annual Chrism Mass in the Cathedral of the Madeleine March 26. >>>

Sign of Peace at Mass needs to maintain a public character

The Catholic liturgical tradition regards the Sign of Peace at Mass as a disciplined and restrained public gesture, and not an affectionate gesture of intimacy and friendship. In fact, the peace sign is designed for people who, for the most part, do not even know each other’s names. >>>

Many Lenten traditions are celebrated in Salt Lake diocese

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