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Pastor Assignments Take Effect July 28: Fr. Eleazar Silva-Galván

"When I preside at the Eucharist, hear confessions – especially at the jail – or baptize a kid, I find the joy that comes from God, which cannot be described with words. ..." >>>

Pastor Assignments Take Effect July 28: Fr. Jose Santos

"I look forward to helping our people rediscover over and over again the presence of the Lord present in each one of them through meaningful celebration of the sacraments and inspiring fellowships. ..." >>>

DCCW plans annual convention for September

The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will hold this year’s much-anticipated annual state convention Sept. 11-12 at the Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel. >>>

St. Martha's Baby Project provides layettes for new mothers in need

Women serving in a local ministry of the Diocese of Salt Lake City are determined to see that no baby within their reach comes into the world without everything she/he needs for a good start. The women of the local Saint Martha’s Baby Project (which is not affiliated with an Ogden Catholic Community Services program of the same name) provide about 300 layettes annually for the pregnant clients of several community organizations. They are hoping other local people, both Catholic and non-Catholic, will join them in this labor of love. >>>

Faith summits scheduled

Faith summits scheduled >>>

The stories of our elders can help pass on the faith

Pope Francis reminds us that old age offers new possibilities for the people of God. Speaking in Saint Peter’s Square on March 11, 2015, Francis preached that the elderly, especially grandparents, need to realize that their faith testimony will offer hope to today’s young people. >>>

July 25 is World Day for Grandparents and Elderly: A time for small acts of kindness

The cardinal, prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, used the word “tenderness” nine times when he presented to the press the pope’s message for the celebration July 25 of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. >>>

Pope asks for local events coinciding with World Meeting of Families 2022

Pope Francis has asked dioceses around the world to make it possible for every family to participate in the World Meeting of Families by holding local celebrations during the gathering in Rome June 22-26, 2022. >>>

Really getting to know Jesus should lead to amazement, pope says

Reciting the Angelus prayer July 4 with visitors in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis gave his usual reflection on the day’s Gospel reading and announced a September trip to Hungary and Slovakia, but did not mention that he was about to go to the hospital for surgery >>>