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85 commissioned as lay ecclesial ministers

SALT LAKE CITY — In a day of celebration that began with a solemn Mass and ended with a dance, the Diocese of Salt Lake City honored 85 men and women who spent the last four years studying to become lay leaders. >>>

St. Joseph Parish breaks ground for religious education center

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ogden broke ground Aug. 16 for its new religious education center; coverage will appear in the Aug. 29 Intermountain Catholic. >>>

85 nuevos Ministros Eclesiales Laicos

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Kidney transplant leads to faith transformation

MAGNA — Dialysis brought Father Javier Virgen to his knees. >>>

Soaring Eagle midfielder named Player of the Year by National Soccer Coaches Association

DRAPER — Andrew Montoya, a Juan Diego Catholic High School graduating senior, was named the 2014 Male Soccer Player of the Year for Utah by the National Soccer Coaches Association, which also named him to the national All America Team. This fall, Montoya will play for Weber State University. >>>

Inspiring examples of our baptism call in action

What is the date of your baptism? >>>

New Bible translation 'The Message' a notable achievement

Recently, I completed a 30-day Ignatian retreat in Los Angeles (I hope you are all impressed!). The central feature of St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises is intensive reading, several times a day, of key Scripture passages on Jesus’ life. I must say that I often found the exercise hard going for the reason that I already knew the Scripture passages almost by heart and could not find much new material for reflection. >>>

Bishop's Mass invigorates Utah's Catholic Filipinos

SALT LAKE CITY — The Filipino community came to the annual Misang Bayan Bishop’s Mass excited and dressed in their Sunday best as they gathered at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Salt Lake City Aug. 3, where they meet on a monthly basis. The Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, celebrated the Mass.  >>>

Community weddings makes faith community stronger

OGDEN — As “Here Comes the Bride” by Richard Wagner flooded Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Ogden and people rose from their pews, seven couples started up the aisle to  receive the Sacrament of Marriage in a community wedding Aug. 2 that was filled with joy and emotions. >>>