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Richard Evert Carroll

OGDEN — Richard Evert Carroll passed away March 6, 2014. >>>

Brother James (Anthony) Ornelas, S.S.S.

Blessed Sacrament Brother James (Anthony) Ornelas, 58, died March 20 in Houston, Texas. >>>

Bishop Wester honored by Utah Catholic Schools

DRAPER — March 14 was a red-letter day for the Most Rev. John C. Wester, who celebrated not only the seventh anniversary of his installation as Bishop of Salt Lake City, but also received the 2014 Christ the Teacher Award by Utah Catholic Schools. >>>

El Obispo Wester dice que los Candidatos y Elegidos son motivos de alegría

SALT LAKE CITY — La Diócesis Católica de Salt Lake City celebró tres Ritos de Elección de Catecúmenos y los Candidatos Bautizados llamados a Continuar su Conversión en donde participaron 199 catecúmenas y 114 candidatos de las parroquias a lo largo de la diócesis. >>>

Elect and Candidates are cause for rejoicing, Bishop Wester says

SALT LAKE CITY — The Diocese of Salt Lake City held three celebrations of the Rite of Election of Catechumens and of the Call to Continuing Conversion of Baptized Candidates this year to accommodate the 199 catechumens and 114 candidates from parishes throughout the diocese who participated in the rites. >>>

Lenten retreat at St. Francis of Assisi focuses on the Seven Deadly Sins

OREM — A small group in Orem spent the second Saturday of the Lenten season reflecting on how to overcome capital sins during a retreat at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish. >>>

2014 Utah Legislature rejects many bills that reflect Catholic values, particularly the needs of the poor

Pope Francis reminds us regularly that our priority as Catholics is the needs of the poor. Unfortunately, much of that message was lost at the 2014 Utah legislative session. >>>

Bishop Wester reflects on the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Lent

During Lent there are many overarching themes that are very important – themes such as water and light. >>>

Advancing the roles of women in the Church

The Church continues to be at a loss as to how to advance the roles of women in its administrative structures. While the Church does not see its way to the priestly and episcopal ordination of women, some responsible scholars have argued that there exist no doctrinal reasons impeding women from being ordained to the diaconate. Likewise, the question of appointing women to the College of Cardinals – because this does not require holy orders – has been raised intermittently since the Second Vatican Council. >>>