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Heartache leads to finding a faith community for an Elect

Rayna Bennett was sent forth by the Saint Olaf Parish community to receive the Rite of Election in the Cathedral of the Madeleine Feb. 20; she is among the 442 people who will be fully received into the Catholic Church in Utah during the Easter Vigil. >>>

Rite of Acolyte celebrated

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Around the Diocese

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Vatican astronomer to speak at three free events

Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, director of the Vatican Observatory and president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Interpreter Science & Mormonism Symposium and the Summerhays Lecture Series, and also give a presentation at Juan Diego Catholic High School. >>>

Fr. Boyle: Feel kinship with the poor and powerless

 Sharing stories both poignant and powerful, Jesuit Fr. Greg Boyle spoke Feb. 20 at the University of Utah as part of the Social Justice Lecture Series. >>>

New drama club goes 'Happily Forever After'

After months of instruction, planning and rehearsal, the newly formed Saint Olaf School Drama Club presented its first theatrical production Feb. 3. >>>

Utahns travel to Mexico to see Pope Francis

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Year of Mercy Reflection

Editor’s note: During the Year of Mercy, the Intermountain Catholic will publish a short reflection each week written by a variety of Catholics in the Diocese of Salt Lake City: priests, deacons, religious, seminarians, Utah Catholic Schools teachers/principals, lay ecclesial ministers, religious education teachers and others. We hope you enjoy these, and that they give insight into the myriad ways mercy can be incorporated into everyday life. >>>

Being Human: Pope Francis delights many, frustrates some

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The pope is human. Pope Francis demonstrated that in Mexico, as he does wherever he goes, and most people find it attractive most of the time. >>>