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John Francis Mannion

SAINT GEORGE — John F. Mannion, 76, passed away on April 21, 2014. >>>

Allow the light of Christ, bishop says at Easter vigil

SALT LAKE CITY —The Diocese of Salt Lake City welcomed more than 300 new members statewide at the Easter Vigil on April 19. >>>

Poverty, chastity, and obedience are for everyone

Usually, when we think of poverty, chastity and obedience – the evangelical counsels – we think of priests, monks and nuns. But the Catechism of the Catholic Church states pointedly: "Christ proposes the evangelical counsels, in their great variety, to every disciple" (no. 915). >>>

Scouting provides opportunities for youth

SALT LAKE CITY — Scouting for both boys and girls is an incredible form of youth ministry, providing an adventure into new life experiences, preparation for leadership and an introduction into service. Scouting is open to everyone. Boys (grades 1-12) and girls (kindergarten to 12th grade) are eligible to join a branch of scouts. A scouting program for youth from kindergarten to 8th grade especially fills a large gap in youth ministry because most youth events target those in high school. >>>

New instructor transforms JMCHS dance studio

SALT LAKE CITY — Nathan Shaw became head of the Judge Memorial Catholic High School dance department when Jeanette Sawaya left the position two years ago to get her counseling certificate. Shaw transformed the dance studio by adding a men’s dance class and a co-ed dance class. >>>

Jeanette Sawaya trades the dance studio for the counseling office

SALT LAKE CITY — Jeanette Sawaya headed the Judge Memorial Catholic High School dance department for 28 years before returning to school for a counseling certificate. She is now Judge’s part-time college guidance counselor and yoga instructor. >>>

Judge Memorial English teacher selected for national workshop on Southern culture

SALT LAKE CITY — Linda Simpson, a Judge Memorial Catholic High School English teacher, will participate in a week-long workshop, "The Most Southern Place on Earth: the Music, Culture and History in the Mississippi Delta," at Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss., July 13-19. >>>

Two from Judge Memorial will be recognized as 'Women of Distinction'

SALT LAKE CITY — The Consociates Auxiliary of Assistance League of Salt Lake City will honor two "Women of Distinction" at their annual Champagne Brunch at the Cottonwood Club on May 3. This year’s honorees are Linda Simpson and Evelyn Sadler. >>>

Dominican Fr. Peter Do transferring to Oregon

SALT LAKE CITY — After five years as parochial vicar at Saint Catherine of Siena Newman Center, Dominican Father Peter Do has been re-assigned by his order. In June, he will become pastor at Saint Thomas More Newman Center at the University of Oregon in Eugene. >>>