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Immigrant sponsorship program denies dignity to workers

In an earlier article, I discussed Utah’s well-intentioned, but troublesome, Guest Worker Permit legislation, including the constitutional and humanitarian concerns raised by the law. House Bill 469 Immigration Related Amendments also creates a new, Utah-specific permit that provides added, and equally unconstitutional, opportunities to mislead Utah’s undocumented population.

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El programa de patrocinio para los migrantes niega la dignidad para trabajadores

En el artículo anterior, escribí acerca de el permiso para trabajadores temporales que dio la legislación que a pesar de ser bien intencionado, cuenta con problemas tanto constitucionales como humanitarios.

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Revised book gives intimate look at Pope Pius XII and Hitler before and during World War II

SALT LAKE CITY – In response to criticisms of Pope Pius XII that sprung from Rychlak’s first "Hitler, the War, and the Pope" and other books critical Pope Pius’ XII’s response to Adolf Hitler and the Nazis’ torment of Jews, Catholics, Gypsies, and others, Rychlak offers a revised version of the first book. >>>

Inspiration to teach came from English nuns, says Utah educator portrayed in Hallmark movie

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Stacey Bess has been a lifelong Mormon, but the inspiration for her to become a teacher came from Catholic nuns who taught her in England in her youngest years.

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The time is now: catechesis and the Roman Missal

Over the last year, we have had the opportunity to discuss some basic history and provide some mystagogical reflection on the various elements of the Eucharistic Liturgy. >>>

Reñida final del torneo de fútbol bajo techo

MIDVALE- El torneo bajo techo de fútbol llego a su fin el pasado fin de semana, después de varios meses de reñidos encuentros entre los equipos cuyos participantes son niños y niñas feligreses de diferentes parroquias Católicas de la Diócesis.

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Saint Mary parishioners collect blankets to send to tsunami victims in Japan

Members of Saint Mary Parish in West Haven collected blankets to donate to shelters in Japan that house survivors of the recent tsunami. >>>

Bishop Wester joins discussion panel on immigration at UVU

OREM — The Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, joined three other experts on immigration in a panel discussion March 29 at Utah Valley University as part of the sixth annual J. Bonner Ritchie Dialogue on Peace and Justice.

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Pro-life group faces opposition in prayer rally

SALT LAKE CITY — The 40 Days for Life Pro-life members endured a cold wind for two hours during the afternoon March 26 in front of the Scott Matheson Courthouse as they prayed for an end to abortion. Their opposition, Walk for Choice, was on the opposite side of State Street in front of the City and County Building. However, the opposition only voiced their opinion for about 20 or 30 minutes.

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