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During Chrism Mass, unity is celebrated, holy oils blessed

SALT LAKE CITY — The blessing and consecration of the holy oils that will be used in the sacraments throughout the coming year, and the renewal of commitment to service by the ordained, religious and laity of the Diocese of Salt Lake City were celebrated at the annual Chrism Mass in the Cathedral of the Madeleine March 26. >>>

Sign of Peace at Mass needs to maintain a public character

The Catholic liturgical tradition regards the Sign of Peace at Mass as a disciplined and restrained public gesture, and not an affectionate gesture of intimacy and friendship. In fact, the peace sign is designed for people who, for the most part, do not even know each other’s names. >>>

Many Lenten traditions are celebrated in Salt Lake diocese

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Palm Sunday procession at the Cathedral

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Sister Helen Prejean: The death penalty is 'political symbolism'

SALT LAKE CITY — Sister Helen Prejean’s timing was propitious. Five days after Pope Francis decried the death penalty as “cruel, inhuman and degrading;” one day after Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed a law bringing back the firing squad as a means of state-sponsored execution, and the same day that Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City issued a statement saying that taking a human life is “a blasphemous attempt to assume divine attributes that we humble humans do not have,” the prominent opponent of the death penalty spoke at Westminster College as part of the Tanner-McMurrin Lecture Series. >>>

'Get involved,' Sister Prejean tells students

SALT LAKE CITY —Sister Helen Prejean asked the students a direct question: If in some way you’re not engaged in resisting state-sponsored execution, can you be said to be complicit in the person’s death?  >>>

Happy Easter!

As we Catholics enter this season more joyful than Christmas, I wanted to share words of elation and inspiration. After 40 days of Lenten meditation on Christ’s presence in my life, I wanted to be bursting with the heartfelt recognition that the Resurrection fulfills the promise of the Nativity, and rejoice in the salvation offered by the risen Christ. >>>

Safety Week offers activities for health and safety

BOUNTIFUL — Constantly striving to improve their commitment of providing their students a safe environment, the Home and School Association of Saint Olaf School conducted Safety Week events at the school, culminating March 27 with a Safety Fair and Bike Rodeo. >>>

St. Vincent de Paul School welcomes students from Mexico

SALT LAKE CITY — For the past eight years, Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic School has had a relationship with the John F. Kennedy Primary and Preschool in Guadalajara, Mexico. Last month, 35 middle school students from JFK visited St. Vincent and enjoyed a day of cultural exchange. When the Mexican students arrived, they were paired with local students. As an ice breaker, students from both schools introduced themselves and shared their interests and hobbies. The Mexican students used Google Maps to show St. Vincent students their school and their community. Together, all the students did some role playing and skits on peer problem solving, which is advantageous for all middle-school youth. >>>