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Restored artwork from the Cathedral of the Madeleine lifts the Soaring Eagle spirit

DRAPER – In 1925, the second bishop of the Diocese of Salt Lake City traveled to Europe on a quest to bring back artisans and art to beautify the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Bishop Joseph S. Glass did just that, returning to Utah with, among other things, 50 paintings.

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Christmas Grove shines on the lives of those in need

OGDEN — The Board of Directors of St. Benedict’s Foundation and the Sisters of St. Benedict will light the annual Christmas Grove at Mount Benedict Monastery Dec. 6 with a short service. The 26th annual Christmas Grove will run through Dec. 31. >>>

Join Mary and Joseph in the search for an inn

  SALT LAKE CITY – Catholics throughout the diocese are invited to travel the road, seeking for an inn at which to stay, with Mary and Joseph as numerous parishes in Utah celebrate the traditional posada.

Posadas are an important part of Hispanic holiday celebrations. The word posada means "inn" or "shelter" in Spanish, and these celebrations recreate Mary and Joseph’s search for a place to stay in Bethlehem. Posadas are held on each of the nine nights leading up to Christmas, usually from Dec. 16 to Dec. 24. The nine nights leading up to Christmas are said to represent the nine months that Jesus spent in Mary’s womb, or alternatively, to represent nine days journey to Bethlehem.

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Humanitarian military mission shows Catholics work in their faith everywhere in the world

  SALT LAKE CITY - Being Catholic can be translated into many different words and works.

A military mission that was sent months ago to Central America proves exactly that.

Doctors and nurses assigned to the joint Continuing Promise 2010 (CP10) team treated patients and also exchanged information with local medical personnel.

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La comunidad colombiana celebra el adviento con alegría

SALT LAKE CITY- Las comunidades latinoamericanas e hispanas católicas son unas comunidades muy alegres, joviales y creativas en cuanto a la celebración de sus festividades.

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La Virgen de Guadalupe ?Patrona de las Américas?

SALT LAKE CITY – El 12 de Diciembre es una fecha importante para los Católicos ya que se festeja el día de la aparición de la Virgen de Guadalupe.

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La Diócesis se une para la celebración de las Posadas

SALT LAKE CITY – Los Católicos a lo largo y ancho de la Diócesis Católica de Salt Lake City están invitados a pedir posada junto a María y a José durante las celebraciones de las tradicionales posadas en las diferentes Iglesias de la Diócesis.

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Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated as patroness of the Americas; her feast day is Dec. 12

SALT LAKE CITY – In 1531 a "Lady from Heaven" appeared to a humble Native American at Tepeyac, a hill northwest of what is now Mexico City. She identified herself as the ever virgin Holy Mary, Mother of the True God for whom we live, of the Creator of all things, Lord of heaven and the earth.

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Set the Advent atmosphere with song and harp

SALT LAKE CITY – Advent is a season of anticipation as Catholics prepare their hearts and hearths for the coming of Christ. In the churches, musicians help set the tone for the season.

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