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Archbishop Wester's statement at the April 27 press conference

The following is Archbishop John C. Wester's statement fromthe April 27 press conference announcing his appointment to Santa Fe. >>>

DCCW annual convention offers inspiration, fellowship

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What's broken in the Church's liturgy that needs fixing?

I think that by now readers know that I am an unambiguous supporter of the liturgical reforms brought about by the Second Vatican Council. These reforms were sorely needed, and there is no going back, as some “conservatives” would wish.  >>>

Welcoming the stranger

Last weekend I attended the presentation by Patrick Madrid at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. My mother is a parishioner there, so throughout the day a number of her friends greeted me, and I enjoyed talking and laughing with them as well as some of my friends who also attended the event. >>>

Superintendent of Utah Catholic Schools

The Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, is pleased to announce that Mark Longe, the current principal of Saint Vincent de Paul School, has been named the new superintendent of Utah Catholic Schools >>>

CCS breakfast honors advocates, raises funds

OGDEN — It was a morning of tears as well as good cheer: The Dream Builder’s Breakfast on April 15 saw honorees cry as they received recognition and spoke from their heart about what serving Catholic Community Services of Northern Utah has meant to them. >>>

Neocatechumenal Way participants receive Bibles

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Bishop Wester named archbisop of Sante Fe

His Holiness, Pope Francis, has named Bishop John C. Wester the twelfth Archbishop of Santa Fe, N.M. >>>

Diocese celebrates the Institution of Lectors for the Order of Deacons

SALT LAKE CITY — As the bells of the Cathedral of the Madeleine filled the air with their ringing, wives checked that their husband’s tie was impeccable, mothers quieted their children while finding their seats, and a line of deacons and priests gathered at the doors, a sensation of joy could be felt in the environment. >>>