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Dr. David Smith

I had lunch last week with Dr. David Smith, a retired neurologist, who recently returned from an extended journey to Zimbabwe where he visited many patients, taught classes and studied the medical needs of the Zimbabwe people. >>>

Auctioned Dinners

From time to time, I have the pleasure of hosting dinner at the “Bishop’s Residence” for people who have contributed to their parish, school or catholic institution by purchasing a dinner at my residence.  >>>

Youth Leadership Weekend

I am grateful to Matthew Boerke and Michael Ramirez who gathered youth leaders from parishes around the diocese this past weekend for a Youth Leadership Training Weekend. >>>

Renovación Carismáticos

This past weekend also included a wonderful gathering of the members from all the Hispanic Charismatic groups throughout the diocese. >>>

Catholic weddings require planning

SALT LAKE CITY -Marriage practices are very diverse across cultures, may take many forms, and are often formalized by a wedding. The Roman Catholic tradition of the 12th and 13th centuries defined marriage as a sacrament ordained by God signifying the mystical marriage of Christ to his Church, a tradition that has carried to the present day. >>>

Cosgriff students earn national and statewide recognition

SALT LAKE CITY - What to do when you have outstanding students who are recognized statewide and nationally?.
That was the scenario at J.E. Cosgriff Memorial School, which celebrated its numerous awards with an Honor and Achievement Assembly before the end of the school year. >>>

A planner can make a wedding more relaxing

SALT LAKE CITY - "I don't think people realize how much goes into planning a wedding," said Christine Miller owner of Libella Wedding Consulting & Event Coordination in Salt Lake City. >>>

The Cathedral of the Madeleine will host the third Organ Festival

SALT LAKE CITY -The Cathedral of the Madeleine is the perfect place to host the Third Organ Festival, said Christine Nokleby, Classical 89 marketing coordinator, whose organization has sponsored the event each year. >>>

?What a shame. Shame on us.?

Ralph Dellapiana, director of Utahns for Alternatives to the Death Penalty , in an interview at the Utah State Capitol after Ronnie Lee Gardner's execution was carried out June 18 >>>