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The Death Penalty in Utah

Many persons and groups who oppose the death penalty gathered at Scott Matheson Courthouse to protest the death penalty ahead of the hearing that in fact did result in a date given to Mr. Ronnie Lee Gardner. >>>

The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

Congratulations to the DCCW for their highly successful weekend meeting at the end of April. >>>

Utah Department of Education

I had a very interesting meeting at the end of April with state superintendent Larry Shumway and Deputy Superintendent Martell Menlove >>>

Catholic Schools Dinner

Congratulations to all those teachers and staff that were honored at the Embassy Suites on April 28 for their accomplishments in our Catholic Schools. >>>

Two Noted Retirees

 On April 30 we had separate farewell parties for two exemplary workers in our diocese.  >>>

Many contribute to successful Confirmations in the diocese

As I travel the diocese this Easter Season to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, I never cease to be amazed at the wonderful people who work so hard to prepare our young people and adults to receive the Holy Spirit. I appreciate all they do and of course they are recognized at the end of each Mass: the pastors, associate pastors, Directors of Religious Education and parish administrators. Without their unparalleled help, our Confirmation programs would not be nearly as successful as they are. I am pleased to have this opportunity to thank all these people once again and I do so gladly.

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Knights of Columbus recognize Knight, Family of the Year

Jesus calls his Church to be a people of love, and the Knights of Columbus exemplify this commandment, said the Most Rev. John C. Wester, bishop of Salt Lake City, during the Mass that preceded the 103rd State Convention Awards Banquet May 1. >>>

Bishop Wester announces priest assignments for diocese

SALT LAKE CITY - The routine assignment of priests in the Diocese of Salt Lake City was very difficult this year, said Bishop John C. Wester. "It was not easy to find priests to fill the slots that we had open. Thank God we've got two ordinations coming up, but you have to balance those against those who are retiring and those who are being pulled out of ministry - for example, the Jesuits. When we got the call from the Jesuits that those two were leaving, there was a wash with the ordinations." >>>

Immigration is a moral issue, Bishop Wester says at rally

SALT LAKE CITY - The annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in Salt Lake City had added meaning this year as hundreds of people, both Latino and Anglo, gathered at the Centro Cívico Mexicano on May 1 for the traditional festival that was preceded by a rally highlighting immigration issues. >>>