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Zen/Ch'an Catholic Dialogue

Several weeks ago I participated in a Buddhist/Catholic dialogue at the city of 10,000 Buddhas in Ukiah, Calif. This marked the ninth year that our group has gathered to discuss areas of mutual interest. >>>

Immigration Talk in Cleveland

 On Monday, Jan. 31, I gave an address to about 300 people in the diocese of Cleveland, Ohio. I was part of the all-day symposium titled “Faith Perspectives on Immigration,” which was sponsored by several ecumenical groups, including the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. >>>

St. Joseph Villa

I would like to thank Monsignor Terrence Fitzgerald for celebrating Mass at St. Joseph Villa several weeks ago to mark the end of an era for the Villa. As you know by now, the Villa has been sold to the Ensign Group. While we are sad to see that the Villa will no longer be owned by a Catholic entity, we are very heartened by the wonderful people at Ensign. >>>

Cathedral's treasures tie the present to the past

SALT LAKE CITY — When the Most Rev. John C. Wester, bishop of Salt Lake City, welcomed visitors from throughout the United States to the Southwest Liturgical Conference, which was hosted by the Diocese of Salt Lake City Feb. 2-4, he wore an embroidered gold cope that was purchased 90 years ago by the Right Rev. Joseph S. Glass, C.M., second bishop of Salt Lake City.

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Msgr. Fitzgerald shines as stellar Judge alumnus

SALT LAKE CITY — Over the years, teachers and students have come and gone at Judge Memorial Catholic High School, but some of former students have remained active in the school community. Monsignor J. Terrence Fitzgerald, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Salt Lake City, is one of these.

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'Va a entrar el Rey de la Gloria' Fiesta de la Presentación del Señor en Catedral

"¡Portones alzad los dinteles! Que se alcen las antiguas compuertas: que va a entrar el Rey de la Gloria" (Sal 23,7). Con estas hermosas palabras, el salmista esbozó una promesa que llenaba de esperanza al pueblo de Israel: algún día, las antiguas y decoradas puertas del santo Templo de Jerusalén se habrían de abrir para que por ellas entrara Dios Altísimo en persona. >>>

Saint Joseph Catholic High School presents 'The Pajama Game'

OGDEN — This spring Saint Joseph Catholic High School thespians jump into high-energy fun with the musical, "Pajama Game," originally starring Doris Day and John Raitt. Show includes favorites like "Hernando’s Hideaway," "Steam Heat" and "Hey There."

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Judge Memorial Catholic High School presents 'The Crucible'

SALT LAKE CITY — Judge Memorial Catholic High School’s Performing Arts Department presents "The Crucible," March 3-5 at 7 p.m. in the Judge Auditorium, 650 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City.

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Confirmations

I would like to thank the parishioners of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Kearns, Immaculate Conception in Copperton and Our Lady of Lourdes in Salt Lake City for their warm hospitality and welcome. >>>