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Día de los Muertos, a lively tradition

SALT LAKE CITY – Once a year the dead get together with the living, the reason Hispanic cultures celebrate the ‘Day of the Dead’ (Día de los Muertos). The tradition was established by pre-colonial Mexican cultures that mixed native beliefs with the Catholic ritual of All Saints Day. >>>

Southern Utah deacons celebrate 10-year ordination

ST. GEORGE – A decade ago, six men responded to the call of Christ in Washington County by undertaking a five-year journey to become ordained permanent deacons for the Diocese of Salt Lake City. Time has thinned their ranks – one moved out of the state and another died – but their journey continues, full of surprises, joys and, of course, service. >>>

Catholic leader to be awarded for hard work and dedication

Maria Cruz Gray is the director of Hispanic Ministries of the Diocese of Salt Lake City. She will receive the Faithful Service Award at the Study Week of the Southwest Liturgical Conference. >>>

Diocesan Development Drive strives for $2M mark

SALT LAKE CITY – The annual DDD celebration dinner this year was not only a gathering to give thanks for God’s goodness, but also an unveiling of a new wrinkle in the perennial search for financial support for the local Church. >>>

The unending hymn of praise

In the last article, we briefly outlined the parts of the Eucharistic Prayer and discussed the Preface. This week we continue our conversation by examining the Sanctus and the Epiclesis. >>>

'The Mystery of Edwin Drood'

'“Drood” is the musical interpretation of an unfinished Charles Dickens novel that incorporating elements of mystery and drama, set in the Victorian era. Judge Memorial Catholic High School Music Hall Royale presents its rendition of an unfinished Dickens mystery. >>>

Saint Peter parishioner holds national positions

AMERICAN FORK – Anne Boyer just returned from overseeing eight liturgies for the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations (WUCWO) in the Holy Land during its centenary assembly. >>>

St. Bendict's School of Nursing is commemorated

OGDEN — St. Benedict’s Hospital School of Nursing will soon be documented into history by Mount Benedict Monastery and Weber State University Stewart Library Special Collections Department. >>>

Mount Benedict Monastery will join Minnesota monastery

OGDEN — The Sisters of Mount Benedict Monastery in Ogden will become members of Saint Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph, Minn., in a private ceremony Saturday, Nov. 20. The rite of transfer will take place in Minnesota. Six of the eight Ogden Sisters will continue living in Utah to maintain a monastic presence. >>>