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Catholic convert has given a decade in dedicated service to the local Church

DRAPER — In 2003, as a newly confirmed Catholic, Nancy Reading heard a homily that Father Jim McHugh gave about service to God and living the faith that gave her life a different direction. Wanting to get involved in her parish, Saint John the Baptist in Draper, Reading volunteered as chairperson of the bake sale for the Festival of Roses, the parish’s largest fundraiser.  >>>

On Ascension Day the whole Church ascends to heaven

The Preface of each Mass begins with the exchanges: “The Lord be with you,” “And with your spirit;” “Lift up your hearts,”  “We lift them up to the Lord.”  >>>

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A day of experiencing God's blessings

God made his face to shine upon me Saturday, although at dawn I had no hint it would be so: On the schedule were a story to cover, a photo assignment and cleaning the bathroom. >>>

Carmelites nuns have colorful history in Utah

Could a group of roughly 12 women shut up within four walls saying prayers for over a half century even have a history? They sure can, and the Carmelite Sisters of Utah actually have a fairly colorful and even controversial one. >>>

Utah's Carmelites continue contemplative life that was established here 60 years ago

HOLLADAY — Two current sisters of the Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Holladay were among the five founders who detrained on Dec. 7, 1952 at 6:30 a.m. in Salt Lake City: Mother Margaret Mary Miller and Sister Maureen Goodwin, the monastery’s former prioress.  >>>

Laity form Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites

SALT LAKE CITY— When most people think of Utah’s Carmelites, they picture the nuns in the monastery in Holladay. However, there are three groups of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites, one each in Ogden, Salt Lake City and Cedar City, each comprised of lay people who have heard “a calling from God, a true vocation in and for the Church,” said Kathryn Theobald, the order’s Utah president. >>>

Kearns-Saint Ann School's Multicultural Event

SALT LAKE CITY — Kearns-Saint Ann School held its inaugural Multicultural Event on May 8. Kearns-Saint Ann’s is the most diverse school in the diocese; 26 percent of students are refugees. >>>

Juan Diego artists brighten up food pantry

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