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Catholic Community Services director given governor appointment

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La Inmigración y sus problemas, tema principal de un foro

SALT LAKE CITY -Muchos de los que cruzan ilegalmente las fronteras hacia los Estados Unidos lo hacen básicamente para poder sobrevivir, y "las personas en el estado que tienen fuertes sentimientos en contra de la inmigración, no quieren escuchar eso; no quieren ver el lado humano", dijo Brent Tolman, quien sirve como abogado de los Estados Unidos para el Distrito de Utah de Julio del 2006 a diciembre del 2009. >>>

Mothers of fallen soldiers dedicate memorial

SALT LAKE CITY - Members of all branches of the military, their families and friends gathered at the Salt Lake City Cemetery to honor America's Gold Star Mothers at a dedication ceremony June 12. Many wiped away tears as a new flag was raised and the national anthem was played. >>>

The Liturgy of the Word

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'From the Beginning Program' for Priests

Once again I joined Monsignor Fitzgerald and Fathers Martinez, Ontiveros, Picos and Schwall for lunch during their periodic day of study and reflection. >>>

Bishops' Spring Meeting

Every June, the bishops of the United States gather for their spring meeting in a different diocese. >>>

Knights of Columbus

I was pleased to host the Knights of Columbus at my residence as we gathered to honor the new State officers on Sunday, June 20thand to say thank you to those whose terms are concluding. >>>

Catholic Relief Services

I participated by phone in our spring CRS Board of Directors meeting held in Baltimore last week.  These meetings always leave me in awe at all that CRS does for people throughout the world. In particular, we were briefed on CRS’s work in Haiti as it meets the immediate needs of the people and helps them to rebuild for the long term.  Many other agencies give their proceeds directly to CRS, knowing that our organization is extremely efficient in getting their charitable dollars to work the hardest.  CRS monitors the overall efforts of all organizations, including the United States government, and serves as a conduit for many of them in getting help to the people where it is needed most.

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Knights of Columbus Assembly 2577 Clergy and Religious Appreciation Dinner

I am grateful to the Knights of Columbus who honored our priests, deacons and religious of the diocese with a wonderful dinner last week. >>>