Tuesday Tapestry

Judge Memorial Catholic High School Fundraiser

I was pleased to join many enthusiastic supporters of Judge Memorial Catholic High School at my residence last Saturday night. >>>

The Cathedral of the Madeleine Choir School

I was very proud of many of our choristers from the Cathedral of the Madeleine Choir School who performed in the Utah Opera’s production of “Hansel and Gretel” at the Capitol Theatre. >>>

Diocesan Development Drive

Special thanks to all who participated in the Diocesan Development Drive for 2010. I realize that the economy remains somewhat fragile and yet so many of our faithful Catholics gave generously to help us make our goal. >>>

Advent and Christmas at the Cathedral of the Madeleine

This is my first opportunity to thank, in a public way, the great work of the Cathedral of the Madeleine Choir and the Madeleine Choir School during our holy days of Advent and Christmas. >>>

Seminarians

Last October, Father Javier Virgen and I led a pilgrimage to Mexico, where we visited many Marian shrines, including the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It was a wonderful chance to pray and reflect on the place of Mary in our lives. Along the way, I met six seminarians who are applying for our diocese. >>>

Region XIII Bishops' Retreat

 I was pleased to join my brother bishops in Region XIII for our annual retreat at the Redemptorist Renewal Center in the Picture Rocks area just outside Tucson, Ariz.  There were 14 of us bishops, guided by our retreat director, Father Benedict Groeschel, CFR. >>>

Monsignor J. Terrence Fitzgerald's Retirement

Most have heard the news that Monsignor Fitzgerald has announced his retirement for later this year. By any standard it is difficult – if not impossible – to measure the contributions Monsignor has made and will continue to make to our diocese. For practically his entire life he has served this local Church and beyond with distinction, selflessness, compassion and vision. His ministry is unparalleled in our time and it reminds me of our founding bishop, whose courage and tireless efforts laid the foundation for the Diocese we call home. >>>

Bishop Wester's blog returns

This is my first Tuesday Tapestry for the new year and the first in quite a while.  I'm glad to be starting in again, using this space to share with you, the reader, much of what is going on in our diocese and specifically in my ministry as bishop. >>>

Bishop Wester's new blog: Tuesday Tapestry

SALT LAKE CITY — This blog is the first of an ongoing posting that I intend to write for all in the Diocese of Salt Lake City. This is one way for me to share with you the many and varied experiences I am privileged to have in our great diocese. Throughout the weeks, I meet wonderful people and experience many heartwarming and spiritual events that help to shape our diocese. I am pleased for this opportunity to share these moments with you and to alert you to upcoming events that affect our lives as Catholics here in Utah. This is more in the style of a journal than of an essay and I invite you to "eavesdrop" on my week, realizing that, after all, it is not my week but our week. Thanks for reading – I hope you enjoy these weekly reviews.

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Renovación Carismáticos

This past weekend also included a wonderful gathering of the members from all the Hispanic Charismatic groups throughout the diocese. >>>