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First dedication of cathedral recalled

SALT LAKE CITY — The Cathedral of the Madeleine would not give up her treasures easily. Stone masons from R. J. Enterprises, Inc., Stone & Block Masonry of Heber, Utah, worked diligently and delicately from 9 a.m. to 5:03 p.m. Feb. 19, to first locate the time capsule placed behind the cornerstone of the cathedral in 1909, when the massive church was dedicated, then replaced in 1978 after the renovation of the exterior of the cathedral.

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Fair trade confronts poverty, empowers people

SALT LAKE CITY — "Fair trade is a way to confront poverty and a way to help empower people – both producers and consumers," said Jacqueline DeCarlo of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) at Westminster College Feb. 12.

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Being an American Catholic in the 21st Century

SALT LAKE CITY — When Holy Cross Father Richard E. Gribble brings his Lenten mission to St. John the Baptist Parish March 1-6, "The Challenge of Being an American Catholic in the 21st Century," he will bring a message imbued with his own personal sense of optimism.

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Volunteer's actions are evidence of her faith

PROVO — "Vivienne Faurot’s faith and love for the patients she visits is evidenced by her caring actions," said Steve Lineback, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center (UVRMC) chaplain. "She visits with a patient, prays with them, and then goes home and keeps them in her prayers.

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El Obispo Wester habla sobre los derechos humanos y la dignidad del inmigrante

SALT LAKE CITY — Justo una semana después de la redada llevada a cabo por el Departamento de Inmigración y Aduanas (en Inglés: Immigration and Customs Enforcement, o ICE) en la compañía Universal Industrial Sales, Inc. en Lindon, el foro titulado "Beyond Borders and Fronteras" realizado en Westminster College reunió a un panel de ecuménico para discutir asuntos sobre inmigración. El Obispo John C. Wester de la Diócesis de Salt Lake City y presidente del Comité de Migración y Servicios para Refugiados de la Conferencia de los Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB), participó en dicho foro, así como también lo hicieron el Pastor Steve Klemz de la Iglesia Evangélica Luterana Zion y el Hermano Marlin K. Jensen, miembro del Primer Quórum de los Setenta de la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días.

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Bishop John Wester meets with Border Angels

Bishop John C. Wester is paid a visit Feb. 15 by members of the Border Angels. On a caravan trip through states that are rarely visited by cross-country marchers and caravans of advocates, the Border Angels were on their way from San Diego to Washington hoping to heighten the awareness of people to the peril faced by immigrants crossing the border through the desert. >>>

St Vincent de Paul Parish purchases new organ

SALT LAKE CITY — St. Vincent de Paul Parish celebrated the purchase of a new Johannus Rembrandt organ Feb. 24 with an organ concert preceded by an organ blessing.

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Michael Joseph Frear

SANDY — Michael Joseph Frear, 52, died Dec. 28, at his home following a six-month battle with cancer.

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Ila T. McGuire

SALT LAKE CITY — Ila T. McGuire, 85, died Dec. 28. She was a member of St. Ambrose Parish.

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