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Sue Pasternak

MAGNA — Sue Pasternak, 92, passed away Jan. 10, 2014. >>>

2014 Diocesan Development Drive begins Feb. 1; theme is 'Follow Me'

SALT LAKE CITY — With a new theme, a new director and a new emphasis on stewardship, the 2014 Diocesan Development Drive gets underway Feb. 1 in the Diocese of Salt Lake City. >>>

La campaña del 'DDD' 2014 comienza el 1 ero de febrero

SALT LAKE CITY — El 1ero de febrero el DDD 2014 comienza en la Diócesis católica de Salt Lake City bajo un nuevo tema, con un nuevo director y con un renovado énfasis en la corresponsabilidad. >>>

Cardinal O'Malley Encourages Catholics to Participate in Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage Surrounding Roe v. Wade Anniversary

WASHINGTON (SCCB) — Catholics can observe the 41st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in the United States by participating in nine days of prayer, penance and pilgrimage by attending local events and by joining a nationwide novena via email, text, app and other formats, said the chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston said the over 55 million abortions since the decision reflect “with heartbreaking magnitude” what Pope Francis means by a “throwaway culture.” >>>

Bishops Wester and Hayashi plan 'pulpit exchange'

SALT LAKE CITY — As a gesture symbolic of the work being done and still in need of doing for Christian unity, the Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City; and the Right Rev. Scott B. Hayashi, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah, will preach at each other’s cathedral in upcoming weeks. >>>

Recommended spiritual reading for 2014

Last year, 1 percent of American Catholics read a book about their faith. I encourage every Catholic to read at least one such book during the coming year. The books I recommend here are carefully chosen (some are recent; some are classics). All are substantive, compelling, and easy to read. Except for the last one, they are not given in any preferential order. These books are all in print, and are available from good bookstores and from online distributors. >>>

Fr. Van Massenhove to retire

SANDY – On occasions when a priest retires, his parishioners are left with feelings that usually are both sweet and sour. >>>

Karin Hurley is new director of DDD and stewardship

SALT LAKE CITY — A background in marketing, experience with project management and a zeal for Catholic ministry are the best qualities that Saint John the Baptist parishioner Karin Hurley believes she brings to her new position as director of the Diocese of Salt Lake City’s Diocesan Development Drive and the Office of Stewardship. >>>

Diocese presents a Marriage Enrichment Retreat

SALT LAKE CITY — A retreat to help married couples looking to strengthen their union will be offered Feb. 1 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. >>>