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Soaring Eagle midfielder named Player of the Year by National Soccer Coaches Association

DRAPER — Andrew Montoya, a Juan Diego Catholic High School graduating senior, was named the 2014 Male Soccer Player of the Year for Utah by the National Soccer Coaches Association, which also named him to the national All America Team. This fall, Montoya will play for Weber State University. >>>

Inspiring examples of our baptism call in action

What is the date of your baptism? >>>

New Bible translation 'The Message' a notable achievement

Recently, I completed a 30-day Ignatian retreat in Los Angeles (I hope you are all impressed!). The central feature of St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises is intensive reading, several times a day, of key Scripture passages on Jesus’ life. I must say that I often found the exercise hard going for the reason that I already knew the Scripture passages almost by heart and could not find much new material for reflection. >>>

Bishop's Mass invigorates Utah's Catholic Filipinos

SALT LAKE CITY — The Filipino community came to the annual Misang Bayan Bishop’s Mass excited and dressed in their Sunday best as they gathered at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Salt Lake City Aug. 3, where they meet on a monthly basis. The Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, celebrated the Mass.  >>>

Community weddings makes faith community stronger

OGDEN — As “Here Comes the Bride” by Richard Wagner flooded Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Ogden and people rose from their pews, seven couples started up the aisle to  receive the Sacrament of Marriage in a community wedding Aug. 2 that was filled with joy and emotions. >>>

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

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The Blue Medals: A Utah Catholic Tradition

The Miraculous Medal was a gift to the Catholic Church in 1830 by Saint Catherine Laboure, a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, who claimed to have received it in a Marian apparition.  The medal is characteristically (but not always) oval in shape. On the face side is an image of Mary with her arms outstretched and the words, “O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” On the back are the letter M, a cross, 12 stars, and the hearts of Mary and Jesus. It is a very popular devotion in the Church, and many miracles have been attributed to it: thus its name. It also has an interesting place in Utah Catholic history. >>>

Seminarian reflects on his pastoral summer experience

SALT LAKE CITY — Every year during the summer, Diocese of Salt Lake City seminarians are asked to fulfill a pastoral experience in one of the many parishes in Utah. In this year I had the privilege to complete my Clinical Pastoral Education program, which is training to become a chaplain for people in hospitals, nursing homes, prisons and hospices. >>>

Experiencing the desert during vacation Bible School

ST. GEORGE — For children, the Bible can feel like an old history book, telling about things that happened a long time ago; they might forget, for example, that Moses was a real person who faced fear as he led the Israelites out of slavery and into the desert.  >>>