Tuesday Tapestry

Ordination of 21 Permanent Deacons

It was a great day for our diocese on Saturday, Jan. 23, when 21 men were ordained to the diaconate. >>>

Two Noted Retirees

 On April 30 we had separate farewell parties for two exemplary workers in our diocese.  >>>

Catholic Schools Dinner

Congratulations to all those teachers and staff that were honored at the Embassy Suites on April 28 for their accomplishments in our Catholic Schools. >>>

Utah Department of Education

I had a very interesting meeting at the end of April with state superintendent Larry Shumway and Deputy Superintendent Martell Menlove >>>

The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

Congratulations to the DCCW for their highly successful weekend meeting at the end of April. >>>

The Death Penalty in Utah

Many persons and groups who oppose the death penalty gathered at Scott Matheson Courthouse to protest the death penalty ahead of the hearing that in fact did result in a date given to Mr. Ronnie Lee Gardner. >>>

Commission for People with Disabilities

I was very happy to meet with the Diocesan Commission for People with Disabilities. >>>

St. Joseph High School Visit

Once again our pastoral Center and Cathedral of the Madeleine hosted many students from St. Joseph High School for their annual visit. >>>

Jail Ministry

Mrs. Illa Wright, along with Carol Dillingham, Matthew Bedell, Michael Singletary, Noah Vera and Minerva Huetra came to see me in April to discuss their laudable efforts in serving the various jails in our diocese. >>>

St. Joseph the Worker

Father Patrick Carley came to the Pastoral Center last month, together with Ronald White, head of the New Church Committee, and Gina Crezee and Deborah Thacker from Kennecott Utah Copper. >>>