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Theologian makes presentation to Utah lay ministers

Lay people in the post-Vatican II Catholic Church serve in many roles previously filled only by priests. This change grows both out of the new understanding of the priesthood of the baptized that arose from Vatican II theology and the critical shortage of priests in North America and Europe. The Diocese of Salt Lake City, among others in the United States, has a formation program to educate and train laypeople to serve in leadership, pastoral and administrative roles to assist priests. The program extends over four years and can lead to certification/appointment by the bishop as a lay ecclesial minister (LEM). >>>

Documentary portrays student life at Juan Diego CHS

DRAPER — Planet Grande Pictures filmed a pilot documentary of the students at Juan Diego Catholic High School during the first week of school, Aug. 20-22. The concept was to capture American high school students trying to balance every-day challenges that come with being a teenager viewed through the prism of Catholicism. >>>

Sister Karla McKinnie heads Special Needs Program

SALT LAKE CITY — Holy Cross Sister Karla Mc-Kinnie became the director of the Special Needs Program Aug. 1. Daughter of Charity Sister Stella Marie Zahner, who held the position for 17 years, is now the associate director. >>>

Intern in Bosnia/Herzegovina learns a smile speaks volumes

SALT LAKE CITY — Jenna Franklin spent eight weeks as a nurse intern in Bosnia/Herzegovina, and not knowing the language, she found that hugs and smiles could speak volumes. >>>

St. Joseph schools keep PACE with master's degree students

OGDEN — Saint Joseph Catholic schools are benefiting from teachers who are learning the latest in educational theory and technology while teaching in the classroom. >>>

Judge celebrates alumni sports successes

SALT LAKE CITY — Each fall brings the start of the school year for thousands of students in elementary, middle and high schools across the Salt Lake Valley. Also of note are the Catholic high school graduates who have earned the opportunity through hard work and dedication to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

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Newman Center offers students a Catholic community

SALT LAKE CITY — College is about preparing for the future, and the Saint Catherine of Siena/Newman Center at the University of Utah offers students a Catholic community in which to make those preparations.

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Procesión Intercultural Mariana 2012

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Decenas de personas acuden a taller de los Ministerios de la Santa Cruz para solicitar apoyo

SALT LAKE CITY — Ricardo, 24, y María, 21, tienen un hijo de un año de edad. Como cualquier padre de familia ambos se encuentran buscando el cómo brindar una mejor vida a su hijo.

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