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2010 legislative recap

The revelation of unlawful acts by the majority leaders of both the House and the Senate bookended the 2010 session of the Utah State Legislature and were a disgusting distraction from official legislative actions. Ironically, it was a year when several ethics bills finally saw the light of day. >>>

Hispanos celebrant la semana Santa representando el Via Crucis

SALT LAKE CITY-"Representar a Jesús es una emoción muy grande, es un papel muy importante que da a entender a la gente la importancia que tiene la vida", dijo Efraín cacerca de su papel de Jesucristo. >>>

St. Joseph schools track coach receives Peace and Justice Award

OGDEN - Javier Chavez is a track star, a coach, a restaurant owner and a humanitarian, who was awarded the Cesar Chavez Peace and Justice Award for his keen sense of business at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center March 26. He also was recently honored by the Ogden Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the scholarships and other support he has provided to area schools and students. >>>

Follow St. Paul's example, Dominican missionary urges

TAYLORSVILLE - As parts of the body of Christ, each of us is called to be wholly involved in the faith community by praying and caring for each other, said Dominican Fr. Dominic Briese during his mission March 29-31 at Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church. >>>

Bringing Luke's gospel to life

HYDE PARK - With words and music, Paulist Father James DiLuzio presents the Gospel of Luke from memory, a mission meant to entertain as well as inspire, and "to exemplify how we may more fully personalize and celebrate scripture in our lives," according to Fr. DiLuzio's website, www.lukelive.com. >>>

Importance of liturgical language

Since the Second Vatican Council, the Church has had two different Missals. As we prepare to receive the third edition of the Roman Missal we need to discuss why a good translation is so vital for our liturgical prayer.
What is wrong with the current translations? >>>

Mensaje de Pascua del Rev. Obispo Wester

Es un privilegio y un gozo muy especial para mí desearles a todos una Pascua llena de Bendiciones y de mucha Paz. Nosotros hemos orado juntos durante la Cuaresma y especialmente durante estos días recientes de la Semana Santa, cuando caminamos con Cristo a través de las liturgias de su pasión, muerte y resurrección. En los próximos cincuenta días celebraremos juntos la victoria de Cristo sobre la muerte y durante los cuales el "Aleluya" será el canto de agradecimiento a nuestro Dios amoroso, quien resucitó a Jesús de la muerte. >>>

Retreat Houses offer a place for meditation and reflection

SALT LAKE CITY - The Diocese of Salt Lake City offers two ecumenical retreat houses where people can spend the day on a private or group retreat, for a day, a week or a weekend. >>>

Handicraft class brings out talents of homeless people

SALT LAKE CITY - Folks spending the day at the Catholic Community Services Weigand Day Center are using their talents to make crafts, thanks to Daughter of Charity Sister Maria Nguyen. "If they can make something beautiful, it will give them energy," she said. >>>