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Maria Arabella Martinez

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Christmas for Christ

In his homily for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Father Martin Diaz pointed out something I had never considered before: The Virgin Mother had a choice when the angel paid her a visit 2,000 years ago in Galilee.  >>>

St. Joseph Schools complete annual Thanksgiving tradition

An eight-year tradition at Saint Joseph Catholic Schools in Ogden made its biggest impact to date the week before Thanksgiving. Students contributed to the schools’ “Buck for A Bird” campaign, which benefits Catholic Community Services’ Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank. Marcie Valdez, director of CCS Northern Utah, told to school administrators that turkey donations were down this year, although the need would be even greater than in the past.  >>>

Year of Mercy Reflection

Editor’s note: Each week during the Year of Mercy, the Intermountain Catholic will publish a short reflection written by a variety of Catholics in the Diocese of Salt Lake City: priests, deacons, religious, seminarians, Utah Catholic Schools teachers/principals, lay ecclesial ministers, religious education teachers and others. We hope you enjoy these, and that they give insight into the myriad ways mercy can be incorporated into everyday life. >>>

Around the Diocese

To submit announcements for Around the Diocese, send them to atd@icatholic.org the Friday before you would like the item published. Pelase note that notice will not run the weekend of the event. >>>

Celebran a Virgen de Guadalupe

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Reflexión por el Año de la Misericordia

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La 'Hostia Sangrante' en la Iglesia Católica de San Francisco Javier, Kearns, Utah

En noviembre de 2015, se alegó que una hostia consagrada (la oblea de comunión) de la Iglesia de San Francisco Javier en Kearns, Utah, parecía estar sangrando.  Una investigación completa ha concluido que la hostia no sangraba, y que el cambio de apariencia de la hostia se debía al moho de pan rojo.  La hostia consagrada ha sido desecha de una forma reverente, como es requerido. >>>

Prayer for a New Bishop

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