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The Blue Medals: A Utah Catholic Tradition

The Miraculous Medal was a gift to the Catholic Church in 1830 by Saint Catherine Laboure, a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, who claimed to have received it in a Marian apparition.  The medal is characteristically (but not always) oval in shape. On the face side is an image of Mary with her arms outstretched and the words, “O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” On the back are the letter M, a cross, 12 stars, and the hearts of Mary and Jesus. It is a very popular devotion in the Church, and many miracles have been attributed to it: thus its name. It also has an interesting place in Utah Catholic history. >>>

Seminarian reflects on his pastoral summer experience

SALT LAKE CITY — Every year during the summer, Diocese of Salt Lake City seminarians are asked to fulfill a pastoral experience in one of the many parishes in Utah. In this year I had the privilege to complete my Clinical Pastoral Education program, which is training to become a chaplain for people in hospitals, nursing homes, prisons and hospices. >>>

Experiencing the desert during vacation Bible School

ST. GEORGE — For children, the Bible can feel like an old history book, telling about things that happened a long time ago; they might forget, for example, that Moses was a real person who faced fear as he led the Israelites out of slavery and into the desert.  >>>

Military veterans given a day to fish on the lake

SALT LAKE CITY — Aug. 2 dawned bright and clear at Soldiers Creek Recreation Area at Strawberry Reservoir Aug. 2 as 50 boats prepared to take 100 military veterans out for a day of fishing. >>>

Ejemplos inspiraciones de nuestro bautismo son un llamado de acción

¿Cuándo fuiste bautizado? >>>

Trasplante de riñón lleva a transformación de fe

MAGNA — La diálisis hizo que el Padre Javier Virgen se arrodillara. >>>

Concierto mostrará capacidad del órgano de la Catedral de la Magdalena

SALT LAKE CITY — Durante el séptimo festival anual ‘Organ Fest’ en la Catedral de la Magdalena seis organistas harán sonar los ritmos del órgano Ecless Memorial. >>>

Seminarsita: 'Una grandiosa experiencia Pastoral de Verano'

Cada año durante el verano los seminaristas de la Diócesis de Salt Lake City tenemos el compromiso y la dedicación de hacer un trabajo pastoral en alguna de las parroquias de nuestra diócesis.  >>>

Catholic carriage driver enjoys participating in ecumenical holidays as part of her job

SALT LAKE CITY — One of the most joyous days in the Islamic calendar is Eid, which marks the end of Ramadan, a holy month of fasting and almsgiving observed by Muslims. One of the ways they celebrate is going for horse carriage rides. >>>