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Diocese to host regional liturgical conference

SALT LAKE CITY – In February, Catholics from throughout the region will gather in Utah as the Diocese of Salt Lake City hosts the 49th annual Southwest Liturgical Conference.

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Parlez du Cafe Oct. 8, 2010

Happy Birthday Mary Miller! The Blessed Sacrament parishioner will celebrate her 80th birthday on Oct. 13.

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Exemplary student chosen for full scholarship

SALT LAKE CITY – A student’s compelling essay about the support of his teachers earned a full-ride scholarship granted by the 2009 Utah Teacher of the Year.
Clayton Rackham, a Judge Memorial Catholic High School graduate, was selected as the recipient of a full scholarship at the University of Phoenix, where he began classes this fall. >>>

New program in Park City offers English classes for pre-schoolers

PARK CITY – One, two, three. A, B, C. Numbers and letters that form the basis of education now are being offered to 4-year-olds from non-English speaking homes by Holy Cross Ministries through the Holy Cross Readiness Program.
This is the first year for the program, which serves 20 children in each of the two sessions that are given through the day.
Emphasis is on literacy, numeracy, English language and classroom skills needed for a successful start in kindergarten >>>

Mural of Saint Francis of Assisi dedicated

SALT LAKE CITY – Saint Vincent de Paul School unveiled and dedicated a 10x13 foot tile mural in celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi on his feast day, Oct. 4. The mural is hung on the outside pavilion area next to Holy Family Hall between St. Vincent Church and the school. >>>

Kickball fundraiser scheduled for St. John the Baptist child with cancer

DRAPER – To look at or interact with Maryn Cella, 4, you wouldn’t know she has cancer. She has been able to run and play throughout her treatments, said her mother, Annette Cella. “She is doing amazingly well. She truly is a miracle and I am thankful to God everyday for the gift that I have of being with her and that she is not suffering.” >>>

Women find motivation, self-esteem in sewing class

OGDEN — Daughter of Charity Sister Maria Nguyen created a sewing center called Give Me a Chance, to teach women a skill so they can earn a living. After 40 hours of training, they not only learned to sew, they also gained self-confidence and a higher self-esteem. >>>

Silver anniversary for Catholic Foundation of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — During the past 25 years, a foundation for the financial future of the Catholic Church in Utah has been laid down through permanent endowments that benefit everything from specific parishes to student scholarships to charity care at Christus St. Joseph Villa. Anyone can give any amount to existing charities, but family named endowments begin at $10,000, with no upper limit. >>>

Local Pro-Life Chain urges end to abortion

DRAPER — Pro-lifers received many positive honks and waves from motorists as they formed a prayer chain on each corner of the intersection of 10600 South and State Street with signs that read “Pray to End Abortion,” and “Abortion Kills Children.” The event marked Respect Life Sunday on Oct. 1 >>>