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New pastor for St. James the Greater Parish

VERNAL — Father Tai Nguyen became pastor of Saint James the Greater Parish in Vernal on Aug. 15.  >>>

St. Florence Mission plans 25th anniversary celebration

HUNTSVILLE — Saint Florence Mission in Huntsville will celebrate its 25th anniversary Sept. 13 with a Mass and reception. The Diocese of Salt Lake City is invited, especially former parishioners.  >>>

Prayers take flight at St. Rose vacation Bible school

LAYTON — During the first week of August, 64 children at St. Rose of Lima Parish took an imaginary round-the-world journey to learn about prayer. The 2015 St. Rose Vacation Bible School used the “Radical Ride on the Wings of Prayer” curriculum from the Cat Chat company. Each of the five daily sessions included a “virtue of the day,” a Scripture passage, and a lesson about prayer centered on a saint or an angel. >>>

Science and religion are partners, not antagonists

People are often surprised to learn that the Vatican runs an astronomical observatory in Arizona in association with the Mount Graham International Observatory. Questions arise in many minds as to what the Vatican is doing meddling in astronomy. Is the observatory’s task to bend science to the convictions of religion? Is the observatory simply a hobby for Jesuits with too much time on their hands? >>>

I finally (sort of) get Gus

About a year ago, as part of my ongoing efforts to learn more about this faith that I profess, I bought a copy of “The Confessions of Saint Augustine.”  >>>

How to reach Millennials in the Church

Earlier in the summer I presented the demographic makeup of Millennial Catholics. Here is a quick recap: They are in their 20s and 30s, more racially and ethnically diverse than any other generation, and mostly single. This month, I will explore how Millennials engage in the Catholic Church.  >>>

Tips for successful stewardship forthcoming at 2015 Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Congress

SALT LAKE CITY — Parishioners throughout the Diocese of Salt Lake City continue to give their “time, talent, and treasure” years after a call for an increased focus on stewardship was initiated by the Most Rev. John C. Wester who, following eight years as head of the Utah diocese, in June was installed as Archbishop of Santa Fe.  >>>

Many speakers at the Pastoral Congress will focus on mercy and the Church

DRAPER — The Year of Mercy that Pope Francis has dedicated to the Church gives thought about how the Church can make clear its mission of being a witness of mercy; it will begin Dec. 9. >>>

Utah Catholics excited about 2016 World Youth Day

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