Around the Diocese

LIFE Runners — will come through Utah July 16-23. Join this worldwide event, which provides   messaging to support abortion-vulnerable and post-abortion mothers, fathers, and families. Register to run or walk 5K legs on the relay course or from anywhere in the world, any time from the July 4 kick off to the Aug. 8 finish line. For information, visit liferunners.org/across.  

Catholic Day at Lagoon — Sunday, July 18. Discount price $51.95 + fee and tax. Tickets must be purchased online at https://www.lagoonpark.com/buy-tickets. Use Promo Code:  knightscc602

Retirement Celebration — for Father JJ Schwall, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (SLC). Sunday, July 18, noon-2 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 670 South 1100 East,  SLC. He will be retiring on Aug. 1.  

Pastoral Center Closed — Friday, July 23, the Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Center will be closed in observance of the Pioneer Day holiday.

Bishop’s Dinner — Wednesday, Sept. 8. To support the Cathedral of the Madeleine. In person.

Diocesan Pastoral Congress — Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Skaggs Catholic Center, 300 E. 11800 S., Draper.

Vaccine event request form — The Utah Department of Health is offering mobile vaccine clinics anywhere in the state.  If you are interested in bringing a mobile vaccine event to your parish or school, visit https://tinyurl.com/5edatecx to get on the schedule.

Volunteers Needed — The St. Vincent Homeless Center in Salt Lake City is in need of volunteers for multiple shifts. All safety protocols have been put into place. For information, visit https://ccsutah.volunteerhub.com/  or contact Monica Rich mrich@ccsutah.org to schedule a volunteer opportunity at the Weigand Day Center or St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall.

Volunteers Needed — Those wishing to volunteer with Catholic Community Services in the Ogden area may assist in the warehouse, sorting donated food items, tracking inventory, and assembling boxes and bags of food for clients. For information or to sign up, visit www.ccsutah.org/volunteer or contact Rachel Martin at rmartin@ccsutah.org.

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