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St. Patrick's Day parade

Many thanks to John Welsh and his coordinators who once again produced a marvelous St. Patrick Day parade here in Salt Lake City last Saturday, March 12. >>>

Ageless Achievers celebrated

Saint Catherine of Siena/Catholic Newman Center honored its members who are 80 or older with a special blessing that was given by Dominican Father Peter Do at the end of Mass on Feb. 19. >>>

Right of Election

This past weekend we had two Rite of Election ceremonies in our Cathedral in which our catechumens entered the ranks of the "Elect" and our candidates confirmed their ongoing formation program toward full reception in the Catholic Church. >>>

Parlez du Cafe

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Around the Diocese

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Bishop Wester responds to signing of four Utah immigration bills

I appreciate the sincere efforts of Governor Gary Herbert and some Legislators to adopt humane solutions in the face of the federal government’s failure to act on immigration reform. Each Legislator’s desire to do what he or she felt was right under the circumstances was clear throughout the debate. I particularly respect Governor Herbert’s decision to sign several immigration bills in the face of extreme opposition.

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St. Patrick Seminary Board of Trustees Meeting

The week before last I attended a Board of Trustees Meeting at St. Patrick Seminary & University in Menlo Park, Calif.  >>>

Judge Memorial Catholic High School Visit

Father Javier Virgen, Vicar for Hispanic Affairs and Associate Vocations Director; Deacon Ricardo Arias of the diocesan Office of Hispanic Affairs, and I went to Judge Memorial Catholic High School last Thursday to visit the faculty and remind them of the importance of promoting vocations to the priesthood. >>>

Bishop Wester calls diocese to pick up the cross for Lent

During the Ash Wednesday celebration at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, the Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, called Utah's Catholics to pray, fast and give alms during the 40 days of Lent, in preparation for Easter.

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