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Carmelite nun receives the black veil, professes vows

HOLLADAY — Carmelite Sister of the Holy Family (Kieu Hanh Bui) pronounced her solemn vows and received the black veil June 10 at 9 a.m. during a Mass and celebration at the Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The ceremony marked the final step in Sr. Therese’s journey to become a full member of the Carmelite order, a cloistered, contemplative community of nuns. >>>

In the Spirit of the Feast of Pentecost

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Magna parishioners experience Katrina's devastation

MAGNA — "I hope the people of New Orleans get a break this year from a major hurricane," said Leslee Lewis, an insurance adjustor who saw firsthand the devastation left behind by Hurricane Katrina. "The people in New Orleans have had just about all they can handle." >>>

Lay Ecclesial Ministry formation begins Aug. 2006

SALT LAKE CITY — Recently the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops noted that; "for several decades and in growing numbers, lay men and women have been undertaking a wide variety of roles in Catholic Church ministries." Today over 32,000 ministers work at least 20 hours per week in parishes in the United States. These followers of Christ are composed of "every race and culture who serve in parishes, schools, diocesan agencies, and Catholic Church institutions [and] are identified by many different position titles." In the 2005 document, "Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord," this group is identified as "lay ecclesial ministers." >>>

Utah Catholic high schools celebrate graduates' accomplishments

SALT LAKE CITY — With the men in red and the women in white graduation gowns and carrying a dozen roses each, the 82nd annual Commencement Exercises for Judge Memorial Catholic High School began May 28 with 201 graduates processing to their seats on the stage of Abravanel Hall. In his opening comments Principal James F. Hamburge spoke of a class of young people with grateful hearts, joy in living, and a keen understanding of their own responsibility for good stewardship of the earth. >>>

After more than two year struggle, miners vindicated

PRICE — June 4 was a day for speeches and heartfelt gratitude on the part of representatives of the 75 former Co-Op miners who have withstood more than two-and-a-half years of struggles to unionize and improve the safety of the Co-Op Mine, owned by the powerful Kingston family. They also sought wages more in line with other mines in the area, and more dignified treatment. >>>

Cosgriff students honor Mary with May Crowning

SALT LAKE CITY — May is Mary’s month, culminating with the feast of the Visitation when the Mother of God proclaimed her Magnificat. The May crowning is symbolic of the honor we give Mary as the one chosen by God to bear his Son for our salvation.

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'We remember, we celebrate, we believe'

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St. Olaf students excel in the Scholastic Book Fair

BOUNTIFUL — St. Olaf Elementary and Middle Schools, Bountiful, placed sixth in the "Be A Team Player – Read" contest sponsored by Scholastic Book Fairs, the Utah Jazz, and Russell’s Ice Cream.

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