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Gratitude given for Bishop's Leadership Society

For the past three years, despite the depressed economy, the number of people in the Bishop’s Leadership Society has grown. Individuals in this group donate at least $1,000 yearly to the Diocesan Development Drive, which supports the Diocese of Salt Lake City’s ministries, programs and services. >>>

Lord, Hear Our Prayer

Aug. 20 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced that they had received the final text of the third edition of the Roman Missal. The Bishops’ Conference has set an implementation date of Nov. 27, 2011, the first Sunday of Advent. This is great news! Stay tuned for the many formation opportunities the diocese will host, including the Southwest Liturgical Conference Study Week February 2-5.
In the last several articles we have covered the main components of the Liturgy of the Word. In this article we arrive at the end of this section of the liturgy. The Prayers of the Faithful or General Intercessions conclude our reflection on God’s word and lead us to the Eucharistic table. >>>

Archbishop Broglio visits Hill AFB

OGDEN – The Most Rev. Timothy P. Broglio, archbishop of the Military Services in the United States, confirmed 24 candidates from Christ Prince of Peace Parish on Hill Air Force Base on Aug. 28.
The Archdiocese for the Military Services provides pastoral care for more than 1.5 million Catholic men, women, and their families in the U.S. military assigned to 220 installations in 29 countries, the U.S. military academies, employees of the federal government in service outside of U.S. borders and patients and staff at 153 Veterans Affairs hospitals in the United States and its territories. >>>

St. Joseph in Monticello celebrates 75th anniversary

MONTICELLO — Saint Joseph Parish had plenty to celebrate Sunday: a new statue of its patron saint, its 75th anniversary and the Sacrament of Confirmation during a Mass celebrated by the Most Rev. John C. Wester, bishop of Salt Lake City.
“We’ve done many different things to prepare for this big day and we’re so happy to be able to be here and to be able to celebrate the presence of this parish here in Monticello for 75 years,” said Father William Wheaton, the pastor. >>>

St. Catherine's Mass of the Holy Spirit moved off the grass

SALT LAKE CITY — The Mass of the Holy Spirit had some technical difficulties and was not held on the grass in the University of Utah’s President’s Circle as is tradition. It was held at Saint Catherine of Siena Parish and Newman Center Aug.. 29.
The university’s sprinklers that were promised not to come on, came on, and the generator that was promised to arrive, did not.
“The Holy Spirit had other plans for us, so we ask the Holy Spirit’s blessing on the works of this university’s staff, faculty and students,” prayed Dominican Father Peter Do, St. Catherine of Siena parochial vicar. >>>

Judge Memorial graduate elected president of Utah Education Association

SALT LAKE CITY – Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh took office as president of the Utah Education Association (UEA) July 15 for a two-year term. She has taught in the Salt Lake City School District for 31 years.
“I took a leave of absence from teaching to take this position,” said Gallagher-Fishbaugh, a member of Saint Ambrose Parish. “I’ve been very blessed. The Lord has been good to me. I truly feel that my ability to be the teacher I am is in large part to my colleagues, my family, but also to God.” >>>

USCCB Respect Life seminar calls for loving without measure

The Diocese of Salt Lake City Family Life Office will host the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Respect Life seminar “The Measure of Love is to Love Without Measure,” in both Ogden and Draper Sept. 10-11. The guest presenter will be attorney Susan Wills, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities and assistant director for education and outreach. >>>

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Bishop's Dinner celebrates the Cathedral of the Madeleine's history and future

SALT LAKE CITY — The Cathedral of the Madeleine has welcomed people from all religions and from all over the world since its dedication in 1909, offering concerts, lectures, religious formation and of course, Mass. It is the mother church of the people of the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City and a symbol of their faith. The Cathedral is listed on the Utah Register of Historic Sites and the National Register of Historic Places.
The annual Bishop’s Dinner celebrates the Cathedral community; this year, the guest speaker is the Very Rev. Rick Lawson, dean of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral. >>>