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'I was just ordained a deacon!'

VATICAN CITY — At approximately 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, a pilgrim from Latin America seated in one of the doorways of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter at the Vatican asked me to bless her rosaries. It happened as I was leaving the Basilica to return to my home at the Pontifical North American College (NAC). I paused for a second, collecting my thoughts. I reached into my satchel where I had that morning put a small edition of the Book of Blessings, found the blessing for rosaries in the index, turned to the right page, and began the rite. >>>

'¡Me acaban de ordenar como Diácono!'

CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El jueves 4 de octubre aproximadamente a las 12:20 p.m., un peregrino de Latinoamérica estaba sentado cerca de una de las puertas de la Basílica Papal de San Pedro en el Vaticano pidiéndome que le bendijera sus rosarios. Esto sucedió mientras salía de la Basílica de regreso a mi hogar en el Colegio Pontificio de Norte América. Hize una pausa para pensar. Alcance mi mochila en donde esa mañana había puesto una pequeña edición del Libro de Bendiciones, encontré la bendición de rosarios en el índice, busqué la página y comencé con el rito.

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Jack Gallivan remembered as 'a man of the community'

SALT LAKE CITY — John William "Jack" Gallivan, 97, died at his home in Snyderville on Oct. 2, 2012. >>>

Sisters of the Holy Cross added luster to Silver Reef

I once asked Holy Cross Sister Patricia Riley about the charism, or the major purpose, of her order. Her answer was, "We meet needs."

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Blessed Sacrament gathers Community of Caring Club

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Our Lady of Lourdes school ice cream social

The Our Lady of Lourdes School’s Home and School Association took full advantage of the beautiful September weather to host a back to school social at Sugarhouse Park. >>>

Bulldog of the Month

SALT LAKE CITY — Brady Stout is being honored as the Judge Memorial Catholic High School Bulldog of the Month because of his character, integrity, and initiative. >>>

Local and worldwide events highlight Marian causes

SALT LAKE CITY — The Catholic Church has dedicated the month of October to the rosary and throughout the month various activities will take place worldwide in celebration. For example, on Oct. 4, Pope Benedict made a pastoral visit to the Marian shrine at Loreto, Italy and entrusted to the Blessed Virgin the Year of Faith, as well as the Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelization, which began Oct. 7 and will run through Oct. 28. >>>

Madeleine Choir School classes hear history of the rosary

SALT LAKE CITY — Beth Mahoney, Holy Cross Family Ministries mission director, led a hands-on presentation "The History of the Rosary," for 3rd- and 4th-grade students at The Madeleine Choir School Oct. 5. During a two-week period, Mahoney will visit all the Catholic schools in Utah.

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