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Ernest Edward Martinez, Sr.

VERNAL — Ernest Edward Martinez, Sr., 86, passed away Nov. 21, 2014. >>>

Lena D. Buccambuso

SALT LAKE CITY — Lena D. Buccambuso, 101, passed away Dec. 8, 2014 at Saint Joseph Villa.  >>>

Daniel Joseph Donohue

Daniel Joseph Donohue passed away Dec. 3, 2014.  >>>

Mary is a model for Advent anticipation

As children we were taught that before crossing a street, we were to “stop, look and listen” for oncoming cars. It seems to me that this advice is a good approach to Advent, as well. Like children on the street corner we are looking, not for traffic but for the coming of Christ.  >>>

María, modelo de la anticipación del Adviento

Cuando niños nos enseñaron que antes de cruzar la calle nos “detuviéramos, miráramos y escucháramos” buscando coches. Me parece que ese consejo es un buen acercamiento hacia el Adviento.  >>>

Immaculate Conception Parish changes leadership

COPPERTON — After two years as parish administrator of Immaculate Conception, Jim Wohlitz has stepped down, having “served this community admirably, very graciously, very humbly; giving of his time and his talent and treasure to build up the people of God here in Copperton,” said the Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, during a Mass Dec. 7. >>>

4-Minute Reflection 2: Preparation for Mass

There is an old saying that goes: “We receive what we give.” To receive something good, we have to give, whether it is acquiring an education, doing well in a job, or even learning to play golf.   >>>

Bishop Wester adds his support for Healthy Utah

To help provide health-care coverage for 95,000 low-income Utahns, Gov. Gary Herbert presented his Healthy Utah proposal at the Capitol on Dec. 4. The proposal, which must be approved by the Legislature, would use federal funding that would have expanded Medicaid to instead buy health insurance through private plans. The Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, was among the numerous religious and business leaders and health care professionals to join Herbert at the unveiling of the plan in the Gold Room of the Capitol.  >>>

James Matthew Riley

SALT LAKE CITY — James Matthew (Jim) Riley, 88, passed away from heart disease Nov. 15, 2014.  >>>