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Diocese of Salt Lake City joins Church in combating abuse of minors

The sexual abuse scandal has rocked the Catholic Church in Europe in much the same way it did here in the United States in 2002. In fact, the aftershocks of the current revelations across the Atlantic are being felt quite strongly here, resurrecting some very painful wounds for lots of people but mainly for the victims of this terrible tragedy.

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Local author writes of growing up Catholic in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY - When James Christopher Potter sat down to write about what life was like back in the 1960s along the East Bench of the Wasatch Front, I believe he had a difficult time writing a novel and an even harder time not turning it into an autobiographical piece >>>

Father Thomas Kaiser is remembered with a guardian angel

SALT LAKE CITY - The late Father Thomas Kaiser is remembered most for talking about his guardian angel, Pete, and his love for children. So its fitting that the Knights of Columbus Council 13297 from Saint Vincent de Paul Parish and Saint Vincent de Paul School will honor Fr. Kaiser, who died April 5, 2008, with a statue of a guardian angel. >>>

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? >>>