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Hosting the SWLC is an honor, Bishop Wester says

The 49th annual Southwest Liturgical Conference Study Week will be hosted by the Diocese of Salt Lake City Feb. 2-5. Its theme is "Ever Ancient, Ever New: Preparing for the Revised Roman Missal."

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Deacon Robert Quintana

Please remember Deacon Robert Quintana, who passed away this past week. Also, kindly keep in your prayers his wonderful wife, Sinny, and his marvelous family. >>>

The Hispanic Commission

I stopped by the Hispanic Commission meeting this past Saturday to say hello to the various representatives of our parishes throughout the diocese. >>>

Diocesan Stewardship Council Meeting

Our Diocesan Stewardship Council is meeting regularly to prepare for the implementation of the Stewardship Program in our diocese. The Council itself is taking time to reflect on the principles of stewardship and on those scriptural passages that pertain to the teaching of Jesus in light of stewardship. >>>

Independent Review Board

I attended a meeting of our independent Review Board this past week as well. Under the watchful and experienced eye of Mrs. Rosemary Baron, who chairs our board, we looked at our various diocesan policies that implement the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, the norms developed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to help protect our children and young people from sexual and other forms of abuse. >>>

Diaconate Formation Meeting

 This past week I had the opportunity to meet with several staff members as we discussed the beginning of a new diaconate formation program. This new program will emphasize the formation of deacons to serve the Spanish-speaking community, although they are ordained for service throughout the entire diocese. >>>

Variety of workshops offered at SWLC

SALT LAKE CITY – For four days in February, a thousand Catholics from across the United States will convene at the Salt Palace for fellowship, prayer and education about the liturgy of the Church.

The focus of the conference will be the upcoming changes to the Roman Missal, which will take effect the first Sunday of Advent this year.

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Liturgical Plenary Meeting

Our diocese is ably served by the pastoral center's liturgical office, which is directed by Mr. Timothy Johnston and supported by Mrs. Ruth Dillon, his assistant. In turn, Mr. Johnston works closely with dedicated diocesan collaborators who form the various committees that strive to promote good liturgy throughout the diocese. >>>

Catholic Schools

Mr. Ed Manuell, chair of the diocesan school board finance committee, and Mr. Mark Longe, principal of St. Vincent de Paul School, gave important presentations to our pastors, principals, and other key Catholic school staff this past week. Mr. Manuell spoke about increases in our tuition structures, as well as ways of accommodating Catholic school parents and those in special financial need. As you can imagine, this is not an easy subject and I admire the dedicated men and women who spent much of the afternoon hammering out the details of our tuition schedule. >>>