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Statement from the Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, regarding the passage of SB744:

I am very thankful for the passage of SB 744, the Border Security, Economic Competitiveness, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. >>>

Saint James the Just Parish prays for healing after shooting

OGDEN — Almost 200 parishioners from the Ogden area prayed the Psalms as they processed through rugged ground outside of Saint James the Just Catholic Church June 20, while Father Erik Richtsteig blessed the church with holy water during a Liturgy of Reparation for cleansing and healing. >>>

Bishop John C. Wester's statement on the DOMA decision:

The Supreme Court's decision regarding the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is disappointing. >>>

Comunicado del Reverendìsimo John C.Wester, Obispo de Salt Lake City

Me encuentro muy agradecido por la aprobación en el Semado de la SB 744.

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Father Silva is the new Sacred Heart pastor

SALT LAKE CITY — A desire to be "a regular priest," a family crisis and seminary classmates brought Father Eleazar Silva Galván to Utah from Mexico, where he was born and ordained.

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Catholic Rite for Marriage

The Rite for Celebrating Marriage During Mass is the preferred form when both the bride and the groom are Catholic. The elements for this rite follow.

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La parroquia de 'Saint James the Just' ora por su sanación

OGDEN — El 20 de junio cerca de 200 feligreses del área de Ogden oraban salmos conforme procedían alrededor de los terrenos en las afueras de la parroquia católica de Saint James the Just, mientras el Padre Erik Richtsteig bendecía la iglesia con agua bendita durante la Liturgia de Reparación para la sanación y purificación. Los participantes oraron la Letanía de los Santos conforme entraban a la iglesia a bendecir el interior. >>>

El Padre Silva es el Nuevo Pastor del Sagrado Corazón

SALT LAKE CITY — Un deseo de ser ‘un sacerdote usual", una crisis familiar y sus compañeros seminaristas fueron los motivos que trajeron al Padre Eleazar Silva Galván de México a Utah; el Padre es nativo de México en donde también fue ordenado. >>>

Here come the bride and groom - and the entire community!

What I am going to say may shock you: A Catholic wedding is not just about the bride and groom, but about the coming of the Holy Spirit, the gathering of the faithful, and the mystery of God’s love. It is a communal celebration of faith that calls the couple to a life of holiness as the whole community prays for the couple and expresses their support.

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