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Agencies scrambling to find care for unaccompanied minor migrants at border

WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the federal government struggles to care for an unexpected influx of children caught trying to cross the border without a parent or guardian, dioceses and social service agencies where the minors are passing through are trying to provide assistance. >>>

Local Holy Cross sisters experience Africa at meeting with others from around the world

SALT LAKE CITY — Seven Holy Cross sister delegates from the Utah Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross attended the General Chapter meeting in Entebee, Africa June 9-23.  >>>

Yes, laws must be observed, but the real issue is, what can we do to help the children?

They are children. What gets lost in all of the emotion and polemic about the laws broken by the unaccompanied minors being detained at the U.S./Mexico border is the fact that we are talking about children: all of them under the age of 18, some of them as young as 5; frightened, alone, away from home and now part of a political debate that focuses on the law rather than on these children. >>>

Help the children

Catholic Charities USA is brokering donations for the immigrants at the U.S./Mexican border. Visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org, click on the banner on the home page about “the humanitarian crisis on our borders.” All donations made through the “Donate” button within that banner are for the crisis.  >>>

What is the definition of a really active Catholic?

When you think of an active Catholic, what comes to mind? Probably, someone who, at least, attends weekly Mass, maybe prays a little each day, and does some reading on spiritual matters now and then. >>>

Filipino community to host annual Bishop's Mass

SALT LAKE CITY — The Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, will celebrate the annual Misan Bayan Filipino Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Aug. 3, and the Diocese of Salt Lake City is invited. The tradition for the bishop’s Mass for the Filipino community began about 10 years ago with Bishop George Niederauer, now retired Archbishop of San Francisco. >>>

Community shares heritage through traditional festivities

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Many participants traveled long roads for Emaus program

SALT LAKE  CITY — As the date of certification as lay ecclesial ministers approaches, the 63 participants in the Spanish-language formation program are filled with joy and gratitude for their  four-year journey of intense studies and practice. >>>

Four-year LEM program 'a worthwhile struggle'

SALT LAKE CITY — For the past four years, Bob Van Parys has been on what he describes as a roller coaster ride, developing his faith as one of the 22 people to be certified through the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City’s English-speaking Lay Ecclesial Ministry formation program.  >>>