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More angels will be filling up the Catholic day care

DRAPER — "Let the children come to me," can be read in a mural at the Guardian Angel Daycare Center in Draper, and that’s exactly what they are doing.

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A Catholic preschool in Ogden is growing

OGDEN — Four years ago, with the help of Father Erik J. Richtsteig, pastor of Saint James the Just Catholic Church, Terri Ward started a pre-school at the parish, which has proved popular.

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Hosting the SWLC is an honor, Bishop Wester says

The 49th annual Southwest Liturgical Conference Study Week will be hosted by the Diocese of Salt Lake City Feb. 2-5. Its theme is "Ever Ancient, Ever New: Preparing for the Revised Roman Missal."

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Deacon Robert Quintana

Please remember Deacon Robert Quintana, who passed away this past week. Also, kindly keep in your prayers his wonderful wife, Sinny, and his marvelous family. >>>

The Hispanic Commission

I stopped by the Hispanic Commission meeting this past Saturday to say hello to the various representatives of our parishes throughout the diocese. >>>

Diocesan Stewardship Council Meeting

Our Diocesan Stewardship Council is meeting regularly to prepare for the implementation of the Stewardship Program in our diocese. The Council itself is taking time to reflect on the principles of stewardship and on those scriptural passages that pertain to the teaching of Jesus in light of stewardship. >>>

Independent Review Board

I attended a meeting of our independent Review Board this past week as well. Under the watchful and experienced eye of Mrs. Rosemary Baron, who chairs our board, we looked at our various diocesan policies that implement the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, the norms developed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to help protect our children and young people from sexual and other forms of abuse. >>>

Diaconate Formation Meeting

 This past week I had the opportunity to meet with several staff members as we discussed the beginning of a new diaconate formation program. This new program will emphasize the formation of deacons to serve the Spanish-speaking community, although they are ordained for service throughout the entire diocese. >>>