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John Wainscott reappointed to international board

SALT LAKE CITY – Supreme Director John Wainscottwas recently re-elected to his third and last term on the Knights of Columbus International Board of Directors. “When I first became a Knight, I had no idea how much closer it would bring me and my family to God,” said Wainscott, a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish. >>>

A Catholic hostage will narrate her experiences

SALT LAKE CITY - Ingrid Betancourt, the Colombian presidential candidate who was kidnapped and held for six years by a rebel group, will be a guest speaker at the McCarthey Family Foundation Fifth Annual Lecture Series on Oct. 23.
“The reason that Ingrid Betancourt is coming here is to continue the McCarthey Family Foundation that focuses primarily on independent journalism,” said Phil McCarthey, coordinator of the lecture series.
Ingrid Betancourt was a Colombian presidential candidate in 2002 but was kidnapped and became a global symbol of freedom and human resistance after she spent six years in captivity, held in the jungle by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). >>>

Clergy Convocation provides priests with learning, fellowship

Twice a year, priests in the Diocese of Salt Lake City gather for a week away from the demands of their parishes, praying together and expanding their knowledge on a specific theme. This year, the focus of the Fall Clergy Convocation, Oct. 4-7, was the upcoming changes to the Roman Missal, but for many of the priests the event is primarily about fellowship. >>>

Stewardship effort gets underway in diocese

SALT LAKE CITY – The Diocese of Salt Lake City is undertaking a stewardship initiative to help parishioners meet Saint Ignatius’ first principle: that the goal of our lives is to be with God forever.
The mystery of stewardship is that it helps us stop worrying and turn to the Lord, said the Most Rev. John C. Wester, bishop of Salt Lake City, in his opening remarks at the inaugural Diocesan Stewardship Workshop on Oct. 9 at Saint Vincent de Paul Parish Benvegnu Center. >>>

Msgr. Fitzgerald honored for his contribution to CCS

SALT LAKE CITY –In 65 years, Catholic Community Services has grown from an organization that primarily provided adoption services to one that offers a wide range of programs, from help with utility payments to refugee resettlement. Throughout those years, CCS has been guided by a number of different hands, but none has been more involved than Msgr. J. Terrence Fitzgerald, vicar general of the Diocese of Salt Lake City. Msgr. Fitzgerald began his involvement with CCS in 1969, when he served the first of his two terms as executive director, and has served in some way on the executive committee since.
“He has a personal passion for the agency, I can speak to that right from my heart because I see it every meeting that we have with monsignor,” said Kevin Potts, the board president, on Oct. 8, during a staff ceremony marking the agency’s 65th anniversary. >>>

Saint Rose of Lima Parish has new priest

PARK CITY – Father José Nestor P. Lachica has wasted no time getting involved in the Diocese of Salt Lake City. The week he arrived in Utah, he met with brother priests at the Fall Convocation in Park City, then traveled to Layton, where he will serve as a parish priest when not following orders as an Army chaplain.
Fr. Lachica’s home diocese, in the Philippines, holds retreats but not convocations, he said, adding that he enjoyed the local event. “It’s an informative week. It helps you understand the Church in this particular area.” >>>

Catholic Community Services celebrates 65 years

SALT LAKE CITY – Catholic Community Services (CCS) will celebrate its 65th anniversary in conjunction with Catholic Charities USA’s 100th anniversary at the annual CCS benefit dinner “65 Years of Stories,” Nov. 10 at Little America Hotel.
“We have been providing help and creating hope for people for 65 years,” said Kathryn Brussard, CCS director of development and marketing.
CCS changed its name from Catholic Charities in 1981 to better describe its expanded social service programs. However, it still is affiliated with the national organization, which celebrated its centennial last month with a gathering in Washington, D.C. At that event, the organization president, Father Larry Snyder said they will always provide a safety net for people, and they want to create a trampoline of opportunity. >>>

Campaign for Catholic Education starts with dinner

A six-month campaign sponsored by the Knights of Columbus to raise money for Utah Catholic Schools began Oct. 9 with a catered dinner at Saint Vincent de Paul’s Holy Family Hall.
The venue was appropriate, said Chuck Dover, Master of the Fourth Degree Utah Knights of Columbus, who coordinated the dinner, because “this is about our family, our Catholic family, our diocesan family.”
Unlike other dioceses, where Catholic schools are closing, Utah has opened schools in the past 10 years, so there are now 16 in the state. >>>

Parlez du Cafe Oct. 15, 2010

Happy 90th Birthday! Rita Fitzpatrick, of St. John the Baptist Parish in Draper, celebrated her 90th birthday in early October and oh, what a celebration it was! Rita attended her eldest of 22 great grandchildren, Cody Stevenson’s, football game at Dixie State College that day. She was later joined by more than 50 family members spanning three generations from eight states for a wonderful birthday tribute. This outpouring of love is the direct result of Rita’s unconditional love. She never misses a birthday and she prays unceasingly for them all.

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