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Anulfo (Beshinee) Rios

SALT LAKE CITY — Anulfo (Beshinee) Rios, 62, passed away Sept. 20, 2015.   >>>

Pope delights Philadelphia crowd with a spontaneous talk on being part of a family

PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Pope Francis threw away a prepared text and, to the delight of tens of thousands of people on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, spoke from the heart about the challenges and love that come with being part of a family. >>>

Bishop's Dinner honors Msgr. M. Francis Mannion, welcomes Bishop William K. Weigand

SALT LAKE CITY — Monsignor M. Francis Mannion, pastor emeritus of Saint Vincent de Paul Parish and former pastor of the Cathedral of the Madeleine, was honored at the  Bishop’s Dinner Oct. 1.  >>>

Neocatecúmenos de Utah viajan para ver al Papa

SALT LAKE CITY — “Con Dios en tu vida no existen barreras. … si uno realmente trabaja duro para cumplir sus metas estas se consiguen,” dijo Ernesto Méndez, feligrés del Sagrado Corazón y parte del Camino Neocatecumenal de Utah, al describir su aprendizaje después de haber visto de primera mano al Papa Francisco durante el viaje del Santo Padre a los Estados Unidos. >>>

Jesuit Father Paul F. Capitolo passes away

LOS GATOS, CA — Rev. Paul F. (“Cappy”) Capitolo, S.J., 80, long-time teacher and student counselor at St. Ignatius College Preparatory, passed away  Sept. 29, 2015 at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center. >>>

Life in the Spirit Seminar coming to Park City

PARK CITY — Sister Bernadette Beamsley of the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ from Prayer Town, Texas, will present a Life in the Spirit Seminar at Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish’s Old Town Chapel in Park City on Oct. 24. >>>

ICYMI

During Pope Francis’ visit to the United States, I listened to a couple of his speeches broadcast live, and read the transcripts of most of the others. As a professional wordsmith, I’m in awe of the way the man wields language; as a Catholic, I’m stunned by the power with which he communicates the Good News.  >>>

Prosperity gospel is a travesty of the Good News of Christ

Perhaps the most appalling aspect of televangelism is what is called “the prosperity gospel;” that is, the conviction that God rewards faithful Christians with money and a prosperous mode of life when they support a ministry financially.  >>>

The spirit of Malawi evident at Mass

In a building with no glass in the windows, a cement floor, and row upon row of hard, backless wooden benches, I experienced one of the most spiritually fulfilling Masses I have ever been privileged to attend. This Mass, spoken in Chichewa (the native language of Malawi), brought to life the “community of saints” that we are all part of through our shared baptism. >>>