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Plaque honors cemetery worker

For 15 years, Michael Joseph Jansen served as sexton at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, keeping the grass green and the equipment running.

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Catholic teen overcomes obstacles to win Utah pageant

SALT LAKE CITY — Maqael Knight was chosen as Miss Utah Teen USA at the Egyptian Theater in Ogden Oct. 16. Seventy-one girls competed in the pageant, some of whom had returned from the year before to try again for the title.

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El trabajo de las Misiones es duro pero muy gratificante para mantener la fe

DELTA – Las misiones a lo largo y ancho de la Diócesis Católica de Salt Lake City tienen un trabajo muy impotante, ya que muchas veces sin contar con un Pastor sus feligreses son los que mantienen vivo el Espíritu Católico.

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Bishop Wester to speak at Interfaith Prayer Service

SALT LAKE CITY – Thanksgiving is a time of community, which the Most Rev. John C. Wester, bishop of Salt Lake City, will recognize Nov. 21 as he joins other religious leaders at the Interfaith Prayer Service sponsored by the Inclusion Center.

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Holy Cross sister witnesses canonization of congregation's first saint

DRAPER — Although Holy Cross Sister Celine Dounies went to the Vatican for the canonization of six saints on Oct. 17, she was there with great anticipation for the canonization of André Bessette, a Holy Cross brother.
“We (the Holy Cross Congregation) now have a saint,” said Sr. Celine, whose name was selected from many within her congregation to attend. >>>

CCS dinner to honor Bishop John C. Wester with Humanitarian Award; raise funds for programs

For 65 years, Catholic Community Services has responded to the needs of the down-and-out. It offers everything from the basic – hot meals at the St. Vincent de Paul Resource Center – to holiday cheer through the Gift of the Drummer, giving Christmas presents to children who otherwise would receive nothing.

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Mothers and fathers memorial benches in Helper's cemetery bring comfort to family members

HELPER — The engraved names on the mothers’ and fathers’ benches placed to the right of the altar in the front of the Helper Mountain View Cemetery bring comfort to Carbon County residents.

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Sister Michele Curtin celebrates 60th anniversary as a religious; recalls highlights of her ministry

SALT LAKE CITY — Sister Michele Curtin, a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word, will celebrate the 60th anniversary of her profession as a religious Dec. 8.

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Saint John students learn about the Holy Trinity

DRAPER – Third-grade teacher Ms. McGovern is teaching her students at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School in Draper about the Holy Trinity, triggering many questions about it and other aspects of the Catholic Church. "We begin by talking about mysteries of God’s creation, such as why did God make the sky blue and grass green, why do insects have so many legs, why don’t dogs meow and cats bark," she said.

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