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Around the Diosese

Seussical Jr. — Friday, April 11, 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 12, 2:30 p.m. in the Saint Ambrose Catholic Church Social Hall, 2315 Redondo Ave, SLC. Presented by J.E. Cosgriff School drama program. For information, visit cosgriff.org or call 801-486-3196.

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Parlez du Cafe

Happy Anniversary! Father James E. Blaine, pastor of Saint Peter Parish, will celebrate the 37th anniversary of his ordination on April 30; Father Charles T. Cummins, administrator of the Newman Center, Ogden, will celebrate the 46th anniversary of his ordination on April 27; Father Arokia Dass David, parochial vicar of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, will celebrate the fifth anniversary of his ordination on April 25; Father Hernando Diaz, pastor of Saint Bridget Parish, Saint John Bosco Mission and Holy Family Mission, will celebrate the 43rd anniversary of his ordination on April 17; Father Louduraj G. Gally Gregory, pastor of Saint Patrick Parish, will celebrate the 27th anniversary of his ordination on April 22; Father Donald E. Hope, pastor of Notre Dame de Lourdes Parish, will celebrate the 38th anniversary of his ordination on April 24; Father Eleazar Silva, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, will celebrate the 13th anniversary of his ordination on April 7; Father Andrzej Skrzypiec, pastor of Saint Ambrose Parish, will celebrate the 32nd anniversary of his ordination on April 8; and Monsignor Michael J. Winterer, retired, will celebrate the 54th anniversary of his ordination on April 30. >>>

Gospel Reflection Week 5

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Vatican statement on meeting of Pope Francis and President Obama

(Vatican Radio) The Vatican Press Office has released a statement on Thursday morning’s meeting between Pope Francis and U.S President Barack Obama. The statement notes that the two leaders discussed “current international themes” and expressed the hope that “in areas of conflict there would be respect for humanitarian and international law and a negotiated solution between the parties involved.” >>>

The Lenten desert leads us to God

The desert is where we go to meet God. Perhaps this is why Jesus went into the desert to begin his public ministry. He knew that there he would not be distracted by the tugs and pulls of daily life. In the desert, Jesus would be alone, truly alone, and he could hear more clearly the voice of his father calling him to do his will. >>>

El desierto de la Cuaresma nos lleva a Dios

Necesitamos ir al desierto para cono-cer a Dios. Tal vez sea por esto que Jesús fue el desierto para comenzar su ministerio público. Él sabía que ahí no estaría distraído por los tirones ye estirones de la vida diaria. En el desierto, Jesús estaría solo, verdaderamente solo, y podría escuchar más claramente la voz de su Padre llamándolo a realizar su voluntad. >>>

Pope and Obama discuss religious freedom, life issues, immigration

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In their first encounter, Pope Francis received U.S. President Barack Obama at the Vatican March 27 for a discussion that touched on several areas of tension between the Catholic Church and the White House, including religious freedom and medical ethics. >>>

Parish administrator retires to return to her roots

WEST JORDAN — Anne Kurek has been a parishioner at Saint Joseph the Worker for 20 years. She volunteered at the parish for 14 years before becoming the parish administrator in 2008 – a job from which she will retire on April 30. >>>