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Cheryl June Strutzel Urban

Cheryl June Strutzel Urban died Oct. 12, 2015 from cancer. >>>

CCS humanitarians to be honored

 As Catholic Community Services of Utah celebrates its 70th year of “providing help, creating hope” for the poor, the hungry, the homeless, immigrants and refugees, and people struggling with addictions, they will pause Nov. 5 for an awards dinner to honor some of those who have contributed significantly to the organization’s mission. >>>

Diocesan Clergy Convocation

Diocese of Salt Lake City priests celebrate Mass Oct. 7 during the fall clergy convocation at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Park City. During the week-long convocation, which is for ongoing formation, the presenters were Father Charlie Mitchell and Deacon Tom Tosti. Fr. Mitchell, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Altamonte Springs, Fla., spoke on stewardship. Deacon Tosti’s presentation was on “The Speed of Trust.”   >>>

Retreat brings Southwest Deanery women together

CEDAR CITY — About 70 women from Catholic parishes throughout the southwest portion of Utah gathered Oct. 10 for a day of spirituality and friendship during the “Empowering Women of Faith” retreat held at Christ the King Catholic Church.  >>>

Candidatos al Diaconado permanente reciben asignaciones temporales

SALT LAKE CITY — Los 16 miembros de la clase formativa para Diaconado Permanente de la Diócesis Católica de Salt Lake City han entrado al período de práctica en el cual temporalmente han sido reasignados a servir a diferentes parroquias a lo largo de la Diócesis.  >>>

Reflections on the changes in the annulment process

Motu Proprio Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus and Mitis et Misericors Iesus >>>

Walk supports Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul Saint Mary Magdalene Conference, working in the Diocese of Salt Lake City through the Cathedral of the Madeleine’s Good Samaritan Program, held its first Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run at Sugar House Park Oct. 3 in conjunction with the national St. Vincent De Paul FOP walk/run. The proceeds will be used to assist local people living in poverty. The winners of the 5K were Angello Gazani, first place; Rene Valerio, second place; and Lola Hunter, 6, third place, with her father in fourth running behind her to ensure her safety. The Utah conference, which has 30 members, is bilingual and open to all people regardless of religious affiliation. Donations can be made online until Oct. 30 at www.svdpusa.net/walk/1420. For information, visit svdpinslc@gmail.com  or call 801-328-8004.  >>>

Lesson in the desert

Last Thursday, feeling spiritually desolate, I left the office and headed to Cedar City, where I had to cover the Southwest Deanery’s first retreat since being established last year. The retreat was on Saturday, but what with travel time and needing to write the story before Monday, I figured I was allowed to take a day and a half during the week as compensation.  >>>

Learning to cook in Malawi

Merla Moffat of Malawi taught me to cook. She showed me how to make “meatballs” out of pumpkin flesh and add them to a delicious stew that included pumpkin leaves, fresh tomatoes, and other local ingredients. >>>