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Bishop Wester and Catholic Foundation of Utah thank benefactors

SALT LAKE CITY — The Catholic Foundation of Utah thanked its benefactors at an event Nov. 2 at the bishop’s residence.

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Serving with gratitude despite distance

Editor’s note: In keeping with Stewardship, Our Way of Life, the Intermountain Catholic is profiling Catholics throughout the Diocese of Salt Lake City who exemplify the giving of their time, talent and treasure. Other profiles will appear in future issues. If you have a suggestion of a person to profile, contact Marie Mischel at 801-456-9340 or marie@icatholic.org.

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Family sings God's praises in words and deeds

LAYTON – In 2003 Jose and Norka Jorges arrived in Utah from Venezuela with their two daughters to work as part of a military team at Hill Force Air Base. They came as part of the military air force from Venezuela and received an invitation and a contract from a company to do modifications on the planes. Since then, they have chosen to remain in Utah for the job.

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Stewardship calls us to distribute the gifts God has given

Everybody has stuff. I don’t know whether this comes from prehistoric days when human beings had to gather food and stockpile it for their survival or not. In any case, it seems that everybody collects stuff. Just take a look at all the storage space for rent throughout the state. >>>

Questions and answers about stewardship of treasure

As the parishes of the diocese initiate a financial stewardship plan this month, it is useful to reflect upon the basic questions that arise on the history and theology of stewardship. What follows can be thought of as a kind of basic catechism of stewardship.

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Changes at Saint Joseph Catholic Schools

OGDEN — After months of preparation that included a joint review by the Institute of School and Parish Development and the National Catholic Educational Association, Saint Joseph Catholic Schools have begun changes intended to sustain them into the future.

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New principal at Saint Joseph CHS

OGDEN — A background in education with experience in social work and the nonprofit sector made Lori Walz the ideal candidate for the position of principal at Saint Joseph Catholic High School, said Holy Cross Sister Catherine Kamphaus, superintendent of Utah Catholic Schools.

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Veterans Day honors military members past and present (pt.1)

SALT LAKE CITY — Americans around the nation will honor those who have served in the Armed Forces on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Among Utah veterans are two who experienced the Gulf War differently.

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Veterans Day honors military members past and present (pt. 2)

SALT LAKE CITY — Seiji Hayashi, a freshman at Judge Memorial Catholic High School, got a greater appreciation for his heritage recently while watching his grandfather, Masami Hayashi, receive the Congressional Gold Medal in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 2.

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