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Bishop Wester talks with immigrant who is a scholarship student and military wife

SALT LAKE CITY —For Angelica Rojas, free time in high school meant being involved in clubs that helped other people. Her community service helped her earn a scholarship from the Air Force; she now is starting her second year of college, pursuing a degree in psychology. She is recently married to a man who is enlisted in the U.S. Army, and she works for a justice court. >>>

Confirmaciones para adultos en la diócesis

SALT LAKE CITY – La confirmación es uno de los sacramentos que administra el catolicismo (también celebrado en otras iglesias cristianas). Está considerado entre los sacramentos de iniciación cristiana. La confirmación se efectúa mediante la imposición de manos y la unción con óleos sagrados acompañados de una oración. En la Iglesia católica la ceremonia se realiza por un obispo o, en su caso, un sacerdote autorizado. Todas las personas bautizadas pueden y deben ser confirmadas". >>>

Inmigrante recibe beca y es esposa militar

SALT LAKE CITY —Para Angélica Rojas, el tiempo libre durante la preparatoria significaba estar involucrada en los clubs que ayudaban a otras personas. Su servicio comunitario le ayudó a ganarse una beca de la Fuerza aérea; ahora ella se encuentra cursando el segundo año de universidad para obtener un título en psicología. Recientemente se casó con un hombre enlistado en la Armada de los Estados Unidos y trabaja para una corte de justicia.

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Our Catechism calls for non-discrimination for all

The Most Rev. Thomas Wenski, Archbishop of Miami, was recently quoted in an Intermountain Catholic article regarding gay marriage stating, "Of course, as fair-minded citizens we do hold that no one should be denied a job or a house; no one should be subjected to harassment or bullying because of one’s apparent sexual orientation. We should oppose any and all unjust discrimination."

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Los Ministerios de la Santa Cruz son reconocidos por su programa migratorio

MIDWAY — El 25 de abril el programa de Inmigración de los Ministerios de la Santa Cruz recibió el reconocimiento ‘Crime Victim Service Award’ del Utah Council on Victims of Crime durante la 26 avo conferencia anual ‘ Crime Victims’ celebrada en el Zermatt Resort en Midway. >>>

Juan Diego CHS is building a prayer garden to honor benefactor; donations sought

DRAPER — Juan Diego Catholic High School students are building a Blessed Mother Teresa prayer garden to honor the late L. Sam Skaggs, Jr. and his devotion to the life and work of Mother Teresa. >>>

St. Vincent de Paul students multiply their blessings

SALT LAKE CITY — This year, Saint Vincent de Paul School’s 2nd-grade teacher, Rhea Hristou, was blessed as a recipient of a grant from the McCarthey Dressman Foundation. The grant allowed Hristou to create an iPad learning station in her classroom that would complement her "Pay it Forward" project. >>>

J.E. Cosgriff Memorial School debuts its drama club with 'Annie Jr.'

SALT LAKE CITY — J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School has implemented a drama club for students in grades 5-7. >>>

Judge Memorial CHS students take top honors in statewide literature contest

SALT LAKE CITY — Three Judge Memorial Catholic High School students swept the awards of the statewide Letters About Literature contest sponsored by the Library of Congress and the Utah Center for the Book, an affiliate of the National Center for the Book at the Library of Congress. >>>