Around the Diocese

Madeleine Festival

Sunday, April 27, 3 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, SLC. Pilar Pobil’s Burial Chamber Visit.

Sunday, May 4, 8 p.m. Salt Lake Choral Artists, conducted by Dr. Brady Allred.

Wednesday, May 7, 8 p.m., Dr. Robert Kiely "Magalene and Mark: Gospel and Legend."

Thursday, May 8, 8 p.m. at St. Mark’s Cathedral, 231 E. 100 South, SLC. "Jesus, in the Testament of Beauty: The Gospels according to Italian Painters 1300-1650" 

Sunday, May 18, 8 p.m. The Madeleine Choir School; "Mozart, MacMillan and Hayden" 

Tenebrae Service — Wednesday, April 16, 7 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 65 East 500 North, Orem. This meditation on the suffering of Christ is built around the prayers and readings of the Divine Office for the days of the Triduum. The Cantorum will sing an early 16th-century setting of the Lamentations of Jeremiah. For information contact Julie Boerio-Goates at jbg@oremstfrancis.org, 801-221-0750, ext 11.

Drop-In Tours — Wednesday, April 16, 9-11 a.m. at the Madeleine Choir School, 205 1st Ave., SLC. No appointment is necessary, just drop by for a tour of the school and to have questions answered. Visit utmcs.org for more information, or email/call Director of Admissions Jennifer Payne at admissions@utmcs.org or 801-323-9850 ext. 103.

Good Friday Choral Meditation — Friday, April 18, 3 p.m at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. The Madeleine Choir School choristers will present "Stabat Mater" by G.B. da Pergolesi.

Book Club — Friday, April 25, 6 p.m. in the Saint Joseph Parish social hall, 514 24th St., Ogden. Discussion will be on the book Rediscover Catholicism, A Spiritual Guide to Living with Passion and Purpose.

50th Anniversary Reunion — Saturday, April 26, 5 p.m. at Saint Vincent de Paul School, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Dinner will follow the Mass. Reservations required; email Carol Barman at cbarman@stvincents-school.org.

A Night at the Races — Saturday, April 26, at Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden. Saint Joseph Catholic Schools SPREE dinner and auction fundraiser. For tickets or sponsorship information, contact Carole Burbridge Layman, 801-393-6051 ext. 223 or cburbridgelayman@stjosephutah.com.

Divine Mercy Sunday — Sunday, April 27, Mass at 2 p.m. Holy Hour of Grace at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcomed to Saint Martin de Porres Church, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville. For information, call 801-968-2369.

50th Anniversary — Friday, May 2, 7 p.m. Mass at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7405 S. Redwood Rd., West Jordan. Unveiling new parish archives, burying of time capsule, Bishop Wester will celebrate the Mass and Gary Topping will be a special speaker. For information call St. Joseph the Worker Parish Office 801-255-8902.

Wine Tasting — Friday, May 9, 6 p.m. at Ben Lomond Hotel Grand Ball Room, 2510 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Tickets are $55 per person or $400 for a table of eight. Tickets and information at cheerswinetasting.eventbrite.com. Hotel rooms are available at a discounted rate. Funds will go to Saint Mary Parish. Includes a food drive to support Catholic Community Services, and live and silent auctions.

Level II Training — Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Pastoral Center, 27 C Street, SLC. Training for those who minister Communion to the sick and shut-in. Pre-registration is required and there is a $10 workshop fee to cover books and materials. Level I Training is required before attending this workshop. To register or for information, call Virginia in the Office of Liturgy 801-328-8641 ext. 322, by April 30. 

Art Exhibit — Friday, May 16, 5–8 p.m. at Magdalene Religious Goods store, 2030 South 900 East, Sugarhouse. The Salt Lake Catholic Diocese Commission on Disabilities and Art Access are collaborating on an exhibit featuring artists with a mental illness, and/or their family members. Submissions will be accepted Saturday, April 26, 12-3 p.m. at Magdalene Religious Goods Store. For information contact Jacque Smithe at 801-214-4237 or magdalene@q.com.

Love Never Fails Women’s Retreat — Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 Chapel St., Layton. Cost is $15 and registration begins at 8:15 a.m., early registration is preferred. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Women from all parishes are welcome. For information contact Maria Devereux at Joyfulevent@yahoo.com or call 801-989-2257.

Msgr. Servatius’ 50th Anniversary — An anniversary Mass to honor Msgr. Robert Servatius’ 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood will be celebrated Friday, May 23, 7 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 9757 South 1700 East, Sandy. All are invited to a reception following the Mass. A formal dinner in his honor is scheduled for Sunday, May 25 at 5 p.m. For tickets to the dinner, contact Sharon Jackson, 801-571-2071 or sjackson@blessedsacschool.org.

Golden Jubilee Mass — Saturday, May 31, 5 p.m. at Saint John the Baptist Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Sister Karla McKinnie, CSC.