Tuesday Tapestry

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. >>>

Dinner with deacons' wives

Last Thursday night I had the opportunity to join the wives of many of our permanent deacons for a lovely dinner at my residence. >>>

Catholic School Employee In-Service Day

On Friday morning of last week I joined hundreds of our Catholic school employees for a beautiful Mass at Judge Memorial Catholic High School. >>>

Knights of Columbus Degree Ceremony

After Mass at Judge Memorial Catholic High School last Friday, I attended a degree ceremony in which Father Joseph Frez and I received the second and third degree of the Knights of Columbus. >>>

St. Patrick's Day parade

Many thanks to John Welsh and his coordinators who once again produced a marvelous St. Patrick Day parade here in Salt Lake City last Saturday, March 12. >>>

Right of Election

This past weekend we had two Rite of Election ceremonies in our Cathedral in which our catechumens entered the ranks of the "Elect" and our candidates confirmed their ongoing formation program toward full reception in the Catholic Church. >>>

Interfaith Prayer Service for Immigrants

Many, many thanks to Mr. Gregory Glenn, Cathedral Liturgy Director, and Mrs. Dee Rowland, Government Liaison for the Diocese and Director of the Peace and Justice Commission, who planned and implemented a beautiful interfaith prayer service last week for our immigrant brothers and sisters in Utah. >>>