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All-State Honors

Numerous Catholic high school students have been named to All-State honors for fall sports.  >>>

In annual Christmas address, Pope Francis prescribes spiritual virtues to fight curial ills

 If Pope Francis sees the Church as a field hospital after battle, then his annual Christmas address to the Roman Curia often looks like the triage tent, with him holding the charts.  >>>

Give of yourself at Christmas

During this time of the year, which the Catholic Church calls Advent but the secular world knows as the pre-Christmas shopping season, Christians experience a profound tension. The Church urges us to prepare for Christ’s coming by intensified prayer and giving to others. The secular world proclaims, “Shop till you drop.”  No wonder our hearts can become troubled during this season of peace and good will. >>>

Christmas is consolation but also a challenge

The story that we narrate and celebrate at Christmas needs no rehearsal. We know it by heart. The story has ancient roots in the world before Christ. He who was born in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago had long been expected. The prophet Isaiah foretold a child who would break the yoke that bowed the people’s spirit. >>>

St. Joseph CHS helps Bridging the Gap program

St. Joseph Catholic High School in Ogden sponsors Dee Elementary School in Catholic Community Services’ Bridging the Gap program, which supplies students in need with groceries over the weekend, when school lunches aren’t available. Once a month, on their short Friday, 20 members of the high school community distribute food to the elementary school.   >>>

St. Vincent de Paul students offer intergenerational love

 Saint Vincent de Paul Parish School students make monthly visits to three care centers: Paramount Health and Rehabilitation, Cottonwood Creek Assisted Living and Sunrise Senior Living.  Students have made these visits to Paramount and Cottonwood Creek for the last nine years, while the relationship with Sunrise began last year. Activities that students enjoy with the residents include sharing stories, discussing current events, playing games, and making crafts.  >>>

Celebrating Advent: Our Lady of Lourdes School students keep Jesus as the focus of the season

 Every year, students at Our Lady of Lourdes School have the opportunity to celebrate and learn about Advent in a variety of ways to heighten their appreciation for the glory and majesty of Christmas. >>>

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. >>>

Reflexión por el Año de la Misericordia

Todas las Navidades nuevamente me recuerdan del amor grandioso que Jesucristo tiene por cada uno de nosotros. Sus trabajos misericordiosos son muchos, dando un poderoso ejemplo que nosotros en Catholic Community Services de Utah nos esforzamos por seguir. Tal cómo Jesus sirvió y sanó a tantos durante su ministerio, nosotros en CCS trabajanso para ayudar a los más necesitados a través de nuestros programas de Reasentamiento para Refugiados, Servicios para Indigentes y los Programas en el Noreste de Utah. >>>