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Elect and Candidates are cause for rejoicing, Bishop Wester says

SALT LAKE CITY — The Diocese of Salt Lake City held three celebrations of the Rite of Election of Catechumens and of the Call to Continuing Conversion of Baptized Candidates this year to accommodate the 199 catechumens and 114 candidates from parishes throughout the diocese who participated in the rites. >>>

Lenten retreat at St. Francis of Assisi focuses on the Seven Deadly Sins

OREM — A small group in Orem spent the second Saturday of the Lenten season reflecting on how to overcome capital sins during a retreat at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish. >>>

2014 Utah Legislature rejects many bills that reflect Catholic values, particularly the needs of the poor

Pope Francis reminds us regularly that our priority as Catholics is the needs of the poor. Unfortunately, much of that message was lost at the 2014 Utah legislative session. >>>

Bishop Wester reflects on the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Lent

During Lent there are many overarching themes that are very important – themes such as water and light. >>>

Advancing the roles of women in the Church

The Church continues to be at a loss as to how to advance the roles of women in its administrative structures. While the Church does not see its way to the priestly and episcopal ordination of women, some responsible scholars have argued that there exist no doctrinal reasons impeding women from being ordained to the diaconate. Likewise, the question of appointing women to the College of Cardinals – because this does not require holy orders – has been raised intermittently since the Second Vatican Council. >>>

Love of performing leads Judge Memorial student to state poetry competition

SALT LAKE CITY — Nick Markham, a Judge Memorial Catholic High School senior, competed in the state finals of the 2014 Poetry Out Loud recitation held at Westminster College March 12. >>>

Blessed Sacrament mock trials

SANDY — Members of the 7th- and 8th-grade Mock trial team at Blessed Sacrament School participated in their first competition at the Sandy Courthouse on Feb. 19. The team won both the case and the competition. High accolades were awarded to Blessed Sacrament School. Best Attorney was awarded to Gabby Horner, 7th grade; Best Witness was awarded to both Kenya Al-Hisnawi and Rachel LeMelle, 8th grade. >>>

JDCHS new coach brings winning season

DRAPER — The Juan Diego Catholic High School boys basketball team, with a 19-6 record for the 2014 season, had more wins this year than they have had since 2005. >>>

Annual parade brings communities together

SALT LAKE CITY — As people attend the annual St. Patrick’s Parade in downtown Salt Lake City, they may think that the floats were built in a snap. >>>