Around The Diocese

Friday, Mar. 20, 2020

40 Hours Devotion for Vocations — April 12-18, St. Henry Parish, 380 South 200 East, Brigham City will have a 40-hour period of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in solemn exposition with a special emphasis for vocations. Contact the parish for details.

Diaconate Formation Inquiry Session — Wednesday, April 15, 7 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Men discerning a call to the diaconate are asked to attend. This is one in a series of sessions at parishes throughout the diocese.

Diaconate Formation Inquiry Session — Thursday, April 16, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church’s religious education building (behind the church), 2350 Adams St., Ogden. Men discerning a call to the diaconate are asked to attend. This is one in a series of sessions at parishes throughout the diocese.

40 Hours Devotion for Vocations — April 19 - 25, Holy Family Parish, 1100 East 5550 South, Ogden will have a 40-hour period of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in solemn exposition with a special emphasis for vocations. Contact the parish for details.

Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration — Sunday, April 19. Includes the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Cottonwood Heights; St. James the Just, Ogden; and St. Mary of the Assumption, Park City. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available beginning at 1 p.m. The Divine Mercy Chaplet begins at 3 p.m. followed by Mass. Contact the parishes for information.

“Laudato Si’” Presentation — Monday, April 20, 7 p.m. Saint Vincent de Paul Parish Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si,” Fr. John Norman will present a talk on “Laudato Si.’” For information, contact the parish office, 801-272-9216.

Diaconate Formation Inquiry Session — Tuesday, April 21, 7 p.m., Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, 210 N. Carbon Ave. Men discerning a call to the diaconate are asked to attend. This is one in a series of sessions at parishes throughout the diocese.

Dream Builder’s Breakfast — Wednesday, April 22, 8-9:30 a.m. at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center, 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden.  Catholic Community Services of Northern Utah will celebrate those who are making a difference in the lives of hungry children in northern Utah. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. RSVP to Durrell Annis, (801) 428-1291 or dannis@ccsutah.org.

Commission for People with Disabilities — is seeking interested people to serve. Consider nominating yourself or someone to the diocesan Commission for People with Disabilities. The commission meets monthly to implement the Diocese Master Plan to include all Catholics with disabilities in the faith life of the diocese and parishes. To be considered, contact your pastor.