Around the Diocese

Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

Catholic Funeral Rites and Planning Presentation — Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m. in St. Olaf Catholic School’s Great Room, 1793 Orchard Dr., Bountiful. Presented by Shayneh Starks of Starks Funeral Parlor. Free and open to the public.

First Friday Mass and Rosary — Friday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, West Jordan. Sponsored by the Catholic Woman’s League. Meet for lunch afterward at a nearby restaurant. Everyone welcome. For information, call Elisebeth Price, 801-441-9884.

Dinner and Games — Friday, Nov. 7 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. Dinner $23; includes 18 games. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. and games start at 6:30 p.m. Must be 18 or older to attend.

Dinner and Game Night — Friday, Nov. 7, at St. James the Just Catholic Church, 495 N Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Doors open for dinner at 6 p.m.; games begin at 7 p.m. Admission: $22; must be 18 years of age or older.

“Songs of Service and Sacrifice” — Saturday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m., at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, Holladay. Join Jubilate chamber choir and guest artists Olympus Brass Quintet with “Songs of Service and Sacrifice” to honor those who served. A freewill offering will be accepted.

Eccles Organ Festival Concert — Sunday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Recital by Emma Whitten, associate organist at Christ Cathedral in the Catholic Diocese of Orange County, Calif., featuring an early Baroque and contemporary repertoire. Free admission. The performance will be livestreamed on the festival’s YouTube channel.

“Our Sacred Lake” Interfaith Gathering — Tuesday, Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. The evening will include readings from Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Si’, live music and Utah State Poet Laureate Lisa Bickmore. A call to action with Dr. Ben Abbott and a procession of wildlife dependent on the lake will conclude the evening. Free and open to the public.

Eccles Organ Festival Open Gallery Night — Friday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Enjoy a private tour led by one of the cathedral tour guides, learn about the history and functioning of the organ, and play your favorite music on the cathedral’s Eccles Memorial Organ. Participation is limited. Registration required; visit https://ecclesorganfestival.weebly.com/open-gallery-nights.html

Workshop for Parish Vocation Ministries — Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 450 East 2100 South, SLC. Parishioners and deacons are invited to hear national speaker Bob McMorrow on creating a culture of vocations. Attendees will learn how to effectively promote vocations to the priesthood, consecrated life and marriage in their parish. No cost and lunch will be provided. Register at dioslc.org/pray-promote-support

St. Carlo Acutis Youth Rally — Saturday, Nov. 15 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 690 S. Cove Dr., Cedar City. Registration 7:30 a.m., programs 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. For youth ages 13-18. There is no cost and lunch will be provided. A consent to participate form must be filled out (available on the diocesan website under Safe Environment) and can be emailed to michael.edwards@dioslc.org or brought the day of the event.

CCS Humanitarian Awards Dinner —Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Little America, 500 S. Main St., SLC. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Individual tickets: $175; sponsorships available. Visit ccsutah.org/awards-dinner?view=form&form_id=17 for tickets. 

Holy Hour — Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 3560 West 3650 South, West Valley to prepare for the diaconate ordination for seminarians Jose Luis Gomez Diaz and Jaime Zuazo. 

Holy Hour — Thursday, Nov. 20, 5 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, Holladay to prepare for the diaconate ordination for seminarians Jose Luis Gomez Diaz and Jaime Zuazo.

Adoration Across the Nation — Thursday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m., at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7405 S. Redwood Rd., West Jordan. Sponsored by the Salt Lake City Diocese Council of Catholic Women. For information, visit www.dccw.utah.org.

Diaconate Ordination — Friday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Diaconate ordination for seminarians Jose Luis Gomez Diaz and Jaime Zuazo.

Taize Prayer — Friday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m. at  St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. The event lasts for about an hour. Free; all ages are welcome and everyone is encouraged to sing along.

Holiday Boutique — Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Catholic School gymnasium, 9757 South 1700 East, Sandy.

Pastoral Center Closed — The Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday beginning at noon on Nov. 26. It will reopen Monday, Dec. 1, at 8:30 a.m. 

 Several pro-life organizations are sponsoring an essay contest for elementary, middle-school and high-school students. Students are invited to write a 500-word essay based on one of two provided  prompts and submit their entry by Nov. 7. Prizes include cash, pro-life gear and  a chance to be published on the Culture of Life Studies Program website. Visit prolifeessay.com for entry guidelines.

CCS’ Basic Needs Salt Lake is in need of winter weather donations to support clients experiencing homelessness as temperatures drop. Donation needs include coats, pants, men’s clothing, blankets, scarves, gloves, socks and sweatshirts to keep clients warm. Donations can be made weekdays 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. at 437 West 200 South, SLC.

Evening Prayer — Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Mo

re Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road, Cottonwood Heights, with the St. Catherine of Siena Lay Dominican Chapter. All are welcome.