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Papal trip to the U.S., Mexico not confirmed

he director of the Holy See Press Office, Fr. Federico Lombardi, issued a statement on Friday, saying the Pope has not confirmed his participation at the World Meeting for Families in Philadelphia in 2015. He made the clarification after Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia had declared earlier that the Pope would attend. >>>

Congratulations lay ecclesial ministers!/Felicidades ministros eclesiásticos laicos

The Diocese of Salt Lake City is preparing to certify 85 men and women who have spent the last four years studying to become lay ecclesial ministers, preparing to serve various ministries in their parishes and the diocese. They will be commissioned at a Mass Aug. 9 in the Cathedral of the Madeleine; the Most Rev. John C. Wester will preside.
La Diócesis de Salt Lake City se está preparando para certificar a 85 hombres y mujeres que han estado estudiando, durante los últimos cuatro años, para recibirse de Ministros Eclesiásticos Laicos, y preparándose para prestar servicios en varios ministerios de sus parroquias y en la diócesis. Ellos serán comisionados en la Catedral de la Magdalena, durante los oficios de la Misa del sábado 9 de agosto de 2014, El Reverendísimo John C. Wester, presidirá. >>>

Archbishop Chaput says pope will visit Philadelphia in September 2015

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Gala will celebrate lay ministers' certification

SALT LAKE CITY — The Diocese of Salt Lake City is preparing to certify 85 men and women who have spent the last four years studying to become lay ecclesial ministers (LEMs), preparing to serve various ministries in their parishes and the diocese. (See additional stories.)

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Agencies scrambling to find care for unaccompanied minor migrants at border

WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the federal government struggles to care for an unexpected influx of children caught trying to cross the border without a parent or guardian, dioceses and social service agencies where the minors are passing through are trying to provide assistance. >>>

Local Holy Cross sisters experience Africa at meeting with others from around the world

SALT LAKE CITY — Seven Holy Cross sister delegates from the Utah Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross attended the General Chapter meeting in Entebee, Africa June 9-23.  >>>

Yes, laws must be observed, but the real issue is, what can we do to help the children?

They are children. What gets lost in all of the emotion and polemic about the laws broken by the unaccompanied minors being detained at the U.S./Mexico border is the fact that we are talking about children: all of them under the age of 18, some of them as young as 5; frightened, alone, away from home and now part of a political debate that focuses on the law rather than on these children. >>>

Help the children

Catholic Charities USA is brokering donations for the immigrants at the U.S./Mexican border. Visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org, click on the banner on the home page about “the humanitarian crisis on our borders.” All donations made through the “Donate” button within that banner are for the crisis.  >>>

What is the definition of a really active Catholic?

When you think of an active Catholic, what comes to mind? Probably, someone who, at least, attends weekly Mass, maybe prays a little each day, and does some reading on spiritual matters now and then. >>>