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Bishop's Dinner to feature Bishop William Weigand

SALT LAKE CITY — The interior renovation of the Cathedral of the Madeleine, which was completed in 1993 and included seismic retrofitting, was needed “to save the building, but also to preserve life in the case of a catastrophic event” such as a serious earthquake, said the Most. Rev. William K. Weigand, Bishop emeritus of Sacramento, who, as seventh Bishop of Salt Lake City, oversaw the construction that closed the cathedral for two years. >>>

Diferentes grupos de Católicos se reúnen para formar parte del Congreso Pastoral diocesano

DRAPER —  El Congreso Pastoral Diocesano 2015 Misericordioso como el Padre contó con la asistencia de cerca de 600 fieles Católicos de todo el estado de Utah así como de los diferentes grupos de la diócesis. >>>

Diocesan Pastoral Congress offers day of personal and professional faith development

DRAPER — The 2015 Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Congress on Sept. 19 gave Utah Catholics a chance to gather at the Skaggs Catholic Center for a day of faith-filled opportunities for inspiration and education. >>>

Catholic diocese offers condolences on the death of Elder Scott

Dear President Monson, >>>

2015 Carmelite Fair

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Following Ignatius

Here in Utah I’ve been exposed to the spirituality of Dominicans, Benedictines and Carmelites. Each religious order has revealed traits that I try to incorporate in my life: I appreciate the Dominicans’ mercy, the Benedictines’ hospitality, the Carmelites’ contemplation. >>>

Scriptural Stations of the Cross should be promoted

I notice that in churches built or renovated after Vatican II, the “scriptural” Stations of the Cross approved by Pope John Paul II in 1991 are rarely portrayed. Instead one finds the “traditional” order promulgated by Pope Clement XII in 1731. I suspect that many pastors, architects, and artists are unaware of the revised version first used by John Paul at the Roman Colosseum on Good Friday 1991. >>>

Various adult faith formation classes scheduled

MIDVALE — The  adult religious education program at Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Parish is expanding   its fall classes to other parishes. The classes meet on various nights and cover different subjects. >>>

Accompanying Millennials on their faith journey

In my last article, I urged people to ask themselves: What can we do to welcome in Millennial young adults and accompany them on their faith journey? I suggested that the best way to answer this question is to ask young adults directly. Therefore, over the past month, I asked two of my peers, let’s call them “A” and “B,” three simple questions about how they want to be supported in their faith journey. As you read their responses, think of what you and your parish are doing well to welcome in young adults and what can be improved. I hope that you ask the young adults in your life these same questions. >>>