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Cathedral organist featured on BYU radio show

In an episode of BYU Radio’s “In Good Faith” program that aired on May 1, Terrone was asked not just about music but about his own spiritual life and that of the cathedral. >>>

St. Jude Thaddeus devotional group has a new banner for their pilgrimage around the diocese

A group of Utah Catholics devoted to St. Jude Thaddeus, patron saint of desperate cases and lost causes, began congregating 11 years ago to celebrate a Mass honoring the saint on the 28th day of each month. >>>

Being a catechist is a vocation, Pope Francis says in establishing formal ministry

Calling for formal recognition of “those lay men and women who feel called by virtue of their baptism to cooperate in the work of catechesis,” Pope Francis has instituted the “ministry of catechist.” >>>

Utah Knights of Columbus 2020-2021 Award Winners

The Utah Knights of Columbus held their 2021 state convention online this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to presenting the awards, the Knights announced donations to the diocese:  To Vocations: $4,564; to Culture of Life: $2,046.
During the May 1 event, the traditional awards were presented. >>>

Ultrasound Blessed

Ultrasound Blessed >>>

National Shrine to host May 17 worldwide praying of the rosary

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will host a recitation of the rosary on Monday, May 17, at noon (EDT) as part of Pope Francis’ call for a worldwide marathon of rosaries for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. >>>

Vatican's Cardinal Ladaria cautions U.S. bishops on politicians and Communion

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has urged the U.S. bishops to proceed with caution in their discussions about formulating a national policy “to address the situation of Catholics in public office who support legislation allowing abortion, euthanasia or other moral evils.” >>>

Bishops urge Mexicans to vote in elections, but some see warning signs

The Mexican bishops’ conference has pledged to avoid promotion of any parties or candidates in the country’s upcoming midterm elections. The bishops also issued a statement May 6 calling on citizens to vote and support candidates promoting the common good. >>>

Las Hnas. De la Santa Cruz realizan ministerio con los niños albergados en la frontera de México/Estados Unidos

Las Hnas. de la Santa Cruz , Esther Adjoa Entsiwah, Mary Ann Pajakowski y Suzanne Brennan viajaron a San Antonio, Texas, del 18-23 de abril, para realizar ministerio con los niños inmigrantes separados de sus familias y que viven en los albergues de la frontera de México/ Estados Unidos. La Hna. Mary Ann es la directora de educación de los Ministerios de la Santa Cruz en Utah y la Hna. Suzanne es la anterior directora ejecutiva. Ellas se unieron a los esfuerzos de alcance de Catholic Charities de San Antonio en el sitio del albergue del Coliseo Freeman. Más adelante la Hna. Mary Ann y la Hna. Esther comparten sus encuentros en el sitio, así como sus experiencias con los adolescentes que conocieron. >>>