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Candidatos al Diaconado permanente reciben asignaciones temporales

SALT LAKE CITY — Los 16 miembros de la clase formativa para Diaconado Permanente de la Diócesis Católica de Salt Lake City han entrado al período de práctica en el cual temporalmente han sido reasignados a servir a diferentes parroquias a lo largo de la Diócesis.  >>>

Reflections on the changes in the annulment process

Motu Proprio Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus and Mitis et Misericors Iesus >>>

Walk supports Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul Saint Mary Magdalene Conference, working in the Diocese of Salt Lake City through the Cathedral of the Madeleine’s Good Samaritan Program, held its first Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run at Sugar House Park Oct. 3 in conjunction with the national St. Vincent De Paul FOP walk/run. The proceeds will be used to assist local people living in poverty. The winners of the 5K were Angello Gazani, first place; Rene Valerio, second place; and Lola Hunter, 6, third place, with her father in fourth running behind her to ensure her safety. The Utah conference, which has 30 members, is bilingual and open to all people regardless of religious affiliation. Donations can be made online until Oct. 30 at www.svdpusa.net/walk/1420. For information, visit svdpinslc@gmail.com  or call 801-328-8004.  >>>

Lesson in the desert

Last Thursday, feeling spiritually desolate, I left the office and headed to Cedar City, where I had to cover the Southwest Deanery’s first retreat since being established last year. The retreat was on Saturday, but what with travel time and needing to write the story before Monday, I figured I was allowed to take a day and a half during the week as compensation.  >>>

Learning to cook in Malawi

Merla Moffat of Malawi taught me to cook. She showed me how to make “meatballs” out of pumpkin flesh and add them to a delicious stew that included pumpkin leaves, fresh tomatoes, and other local ingredients. >>>

Living rosary at Saint Francis Xavier Parish offers prayers to end domestic violence

KEARNS — The Saint Francis Xavier Parish Council of Catholic Women hosted a living rosary to pray for those affected by domestic violence. Afterward, they heard from a guest speaker from South Valley Services, a domestic violence shelter.  >>>

Council Sunday, Oct. 18, will celebrate the DCCW

SALT LAKE CITY — The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, an affiliate of the National Council of Catholic Women, along with parish ladies guilds and women’s groups throughout the Diocese of Salt Lake City will celebrate Council Sunday Oct. 18 to recognize the work they do locally and nationally. >>>

Explore religious vocations at awareness night

WEST HEAVEN — The fourth Vocation Awareness Night at St. Mary Catholic Church  is scheduled for  Nov. 23. >>>

White Mass celebrates health-care professionals

SALT LAKE CITY — Medical and health-care professionals and students attended the third annual White Mass in the Cathedral of the Madeleine Oct. 10, sponsored by the local chapter of the Catholic Medical Association.  >>>