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Catholics invited to annual rosary march

SALT LAKE CITY – Walking and praying, Catholics will draw attention to the power of the rosary during the 17th annual International Rosary March, Oct. 3 at Saint Ann Catholic Church.
The march will consist in praying the 20 decades of rosary while walking around the property of Saint Ann Catholic Church. It is part of a worldwide effort that seeks, through the power of prayer, to fulfill the prophecy of Fatima. >>>

New book illuminates the rosary

The rosary is a mystery to many and an answer to mysteries to others who recite it regularly. Redemptorist Father Dennis J. Billy has written a good guide to the rosary, its mysteries, and the words of Pope John Paul II to tie the book into an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand piece that would make a good gift to any Catholic and, as interest in the rosary grows, to non-Catholics as well. >>>

St. Francis of Assisi prepares for a new church

OREM – A dream 10 years in the making will start to become reality in October, when a weekend of groundbreaking festivities will take place for a new Saint Francis de Assisi Catholic Church. Read >>>

The Preparation of the Gifts

We have completed our discussion on the Liturgy of the Word and this week we begin our discussion on the Liturgy of the Eucharist. This part of the Mass begins with the Preparation of the Gifts.
As a young boy, I remember very clearly what an honor it was for my family to be the gift-bearers. It did not happen often, but when it did, we dressed in our Sunday best, and as a family, we all walked up the center aisle to hand the priest and servers the bread and the wine. What has been your experience of gift bearing, whether at Mass or in general? >>>

The ministry of the angels

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (which I draw upon here) sets out in five very expressive paragraphs the ministry and work of the angels (no. 331-336). The angels have been present and active in creation and in salvation history from the beginning. They closed the earthly paradise, protected Lot, saved Hagar and her child, stayed Abraham’s hand, communicated the law and assisted the prophets. The angel Gabriel announced the birth of John the Baptist and that of Jesus himself >>>

American Red Cross urges emergency preparation

SALT LAKE CITY – September is “National Preparedness Month,” and the American Red Cross would like everyone to take steps now to be prepared when emergencies occur. >>>

Catholics with celiac disease can now take the host at communion with low-gluten wafer

CLYDE, MISSOURI -The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in Clyde, Mo., have developed a Communion host that is extremely low in gluten – allowing Catholics who can’t tolerate gluten an alternative to taking only the cup during communion. >>>

Marble Slab Creamery is unique to Utah, and offers premium ice cream to customers

RIVERTON — A Marble Slab Creamery experience starts when you enter the store and are greeted with the aroma of freshly baked waffle cones and brownies. Then comes the moment of choice – deciding which one of the homemade ice cream flavors you want and how you want it served. >>>

Building a life of architecture, family and faith

SALT LAKE CITY — John Sparano and Anne Mooney are active in the Diocese of Salt Lake and in local architectural circles, but their work is more visible still. >>>