Tuesday Tapestry

Knights of Columbus Family Night at Real Salt Lake Soccer Game

I am grateful to our wonderful Knights of Columbus for hosting another successful Family Night at the Real Salt Lake soccer game.

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Carmelite Fair

Many thanks to all those who helped our dear Carmelite sisters in another successful fair! >>>

Episcopal anniversary

Thank you very much to one and all for your kind and warm wishes on the occasion of my 13th Anniversary of Episcopal ordination on Sept. 18. >>>

Msgr. Fitzgerald retirement Mass

A few Sundays ago, on May 22, 2011, our diocese celebrated the retirement of our beloved Msgr. J. Terrence Fitzgerald. >>>

Deacon Jack O'Brien

On May 25, Father Eleazar Silva and I flew down to St. George Parish to celebrate the funeral Mass of Deacon Jack O'Brien. >>>

Congratulations to our graduates

Allow me to offer a brief word of congratulations to all the graduates of our Catholic elementary and high schools. >>>

Funeral Mass for Kathryn Loffredo

A few days ago I had the opportunity to join the family and friends of Kathryn Loffredo, who celebrated her life with a funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church in Ogden. >>>

Retirement Events for Monsignor Daz and Monsignor Bonnell

Quite a few parishioners turned out to honor Monsignor Daz and Monsignor Bonnell this past Sunday. >>>

Cathedral of the Madeleine Award Dinner

I had the privilege of attending the Cathedral of the Madeleine Award dinner last Sunday evening during which Ruth Lubbers was honored for her unique and laudatory contribution to the arts in Utah, with a special emphasis on making art accessible to those with developmental challenges. >>>

Immigration themes

Last Tuesday, I joined Tony Yapias, Father Omar Ontiveros and Mark Alvarez for a radio show on 1550 AM on immigration themes. It was a challenging program for me because the show is in Spanish. Luckily, Fr. Omar stood at my side and helped me with the translations. >>>