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Causes and context report released on clergy sexual abuse of minors

WASHINGTON (CNS) - Because potential sexual abusers of minors cannot be pinpointed through "identifiable psychological characteristics," it is "very important" to prevent abuse by limiting the "situational factors" associated with it, according to a long-awaited report on the causes and context of sexual abuse by priests in the United States. >>>

No room for complacency in protecting children from abuse, bishop says

WASHINGTON (CNS) - Although a new report on the causes and context of child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy says it is primarily a historical problem, the church must guard against complacency, two key figures in the release of the report said at a Washington news conference. >>>

Vote to help CCS win $20,000 in KSL contest

SALT LAKE CITY - Catholic Community Services has been helping people since 1970; now it's looking for a little help itself to win $20,000 from the KSL Cares campaign.

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Fr. Martinez named pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe

CEDAR CITY - Father Oscar Martinez will become the pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Parish in Salt Lake City on Aug. 1, his first assignment as pastor.

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Workshop helps increase cultural diversity

SALT LAKE CITY — More than 70 percent of Catholics in the Diocese of Salt Lake City are Spanish-speaking, but less than a quarter of the students in Utah Catholic Schools are Latino.

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Ruth Lubbers of Art Access receives the 2011 Madeleine Distinguished Service Award

SALT LAKE CITY — Ruth Lubbers, executive director of VSA Arts of Utah and its Arts Access Gallery, has been selected to receive the 2011 Madeleine Distinguished Service Award.

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Bumper sticker for Catholic radio station leads family to God

TOOELE — Patrick Swain was driving one July day in 2009 and saw a bumper sticker for Immaculate Heart Radio. It struck him, so he tuned into the station and has been a fan ever since. He and his wife, Mickey, were baptized during the 2010 Easter Vigil at Saint Marguerite Parish.

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Family of the Year exemplifies service to diocese

SANDY — Jesse and Bernadette Shackelford and their nine children have been named the 2011 Family of the Year by the Knights of Columbus Utah State Council.

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Centenarian says being busy is the secret to longevity

SALT LAKE CITY — Ida Stonda Brunatti celebrated her 100th birthday March 18 with family, and the next day at a party at Saint Ann Parish, where she has been a member since 1943.

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