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Welcoming the stranger

Last weekend I attended the presentation by Patrick Madrid at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. My mother is a parishioner there, so throughout the day a number of her friends greeted me, and I enjoyed talking and laughing with them as well as some of my friends who also attended the event. >>>

Superintendent of Utah Catholic Schools

The Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, is pleased to announce that Mark Longe, the current principal of Saint Vincent de Paul School, has been named the new superintendent of Utah Catholic Schools >>>

CCS breakfast honors advocates, raises funds

OGDEN — It was a morning of tears as well as good cheer: The Dream Builder’s Breakfast on April 15 saw honorees cry as they received recognition and spoke from their heart about what serving Catholic Community Services of Northern Utah has meant to them. >>>

Neocatechumenal Way participants receive Bibles

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Bishop Wester named archbisop of Sante Fe

His Holiness, Pope Francis, has named Bishop John C. Wester the twelfth Archbishop of Santa Fe, N.M. >>>

Diocese celebrates the Institution of Lectors for the Order of Deacons

SALT LAKE CITY — As the bells of the Cathedral of the Madeleine filled the air with their ringing, wives checked that their husband’s tie was impeccable, mothers quieted their children while finding their seats, and a line of deacons and priests gathered at the doors, a sensation of joy could be felt in the environment. >>>

La Gratitud durante este tiempo para el Sacramento de la Confirmación

Conforme me adentro totalmente en la temporada de la Confirmación, una vez más me doy cuenta de lo agradecido que estoy con quienes hacen tanto para que este Sacramento sea tan significativo en muchas de las celebraciones a lo largo de la diócesis. >>>

4 Minute Reflection: Reflection 14 — The Communion Rite, Part III

When we share a meal with family and friends, we are likely to hear at some point a welcome invitation to dine – Come to the table … a comer [co-mair] … mangia! [man-jeeh] The same happens at Mass. Over the past several weeks we have seen how the Eucharistic meal is prepared, and how we prepare to receive it. Now, the invitation comes as the priest elevates the chalice and host and proclaims, “Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world” (John 1:29). He then proclaims words from the book of Revelation, “Blessed are those who have been called to the Supper of the Lamb” (Revelation 19:9). We respond in words that express both humility and confidence: “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed” (Matthew 8:8). We are invited to look at the Eucharistic Bread and to express reverence, confidence and faith. >>>

Gratitude during this time for the Sacrament of Confirmation as we form the union that is the Church

As I get into the full swing of the Confirmation season, I realize once again just how grateful I am to all those who do so much to make this sacrament so meaningful in the many celebrations throughout our diocese. I would like to express in a public way my gratitude this year. >>>