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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge hits Utah Catholic Schools

Blessed Sacrament  and Saint Vincent de Paul are among the many Utah Catholic Schools that have undertaken the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which raises awareness of and funds to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a nerve disorder that affects voluntary muscle movement. >>>

Join diocese's celebration of Mary with various cultures

SALT LAKE CITY – The Virgin Mary will be honored in her various representations by different cultural Catholic communities at the Intercultural Marian Celebration, Sept. 28 at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church. >>>

Diversas culturas celebrarán a María

SALT LAKE CITY – La Virgen María será honrada mediante sus diferentes representaciones de las diferentes culturas Católicas durante la Celebración Intercultural Mariana a celebrarse el 28 de septiembre en la Iglesia Católica de St. Thomas More. >>>

Tickets available for Catholic Woman's League fall luncheon

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Casting new light on Bishop James E. Kearney

The Most Rev. James E. Kearney, who served as Bishop of Salt Lake from 1932 to 1937, is perhaps our least well-known bishop. During his five-year tenure here (the briefest of all our bishops) he left few records of his presence, and those people old enough to have personal memories of him are dwindling in number.  >>>

Judge Memorial holds 'Honor Flight' assembly

SALT LAKE CITY — Judge Memorial Catholic High School students, faculty and staff participated in a special tribute to our nation’s veterans on Aug. 27, a school-wide assembly featuring the Honor Flight Network. As described by the organization, their mission is “our way of paying a small tribute to those who gave so much – a memorable, safe, and rewarding Tour of Honor.”  >>>

Saint Marguerite School increases enrollment

TOOELE — Saint Marguerite Catholic School in Tooele opened its doors Aug. 11 for the 2014-15 school year with 50 new students, most of whom are members of parish families. It was the result of an amazing recruiting effort by current students, their families and the entire parish, according to Principal Lorena Needham. >>>

New movie narrates experiences on the Camino

PARK CITY – The documentary Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago, an award-winning documentary film by Lydia B. Smith, will have public viewings  Sept. 12-14 as part of the Park City Film Series. >>>

Ecumenical gathering urges adding voices to prison reform

SALT LAKE CITY — More than two dozen people from across the spectrum of Utah’s faith communities gathered on a Saturday morning to discuss ways that their congregations could help address criminal justice concerns in their communities. >>>