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History of Catholics in Utah dates back to 1776

Friday, Mar. 09, 2007

SALT LAKE CITY — More than 200 years ago, the first Catholic priests traveled from New Mexico through Utah looking for an overland route to the Pacific Ocean. Today, Catholics in Utah number well over a hundred thousand, including 63 parishes and missions, and 17 Catholic schools. An area of nearly 85,000 square miles comprises the Diocese of Salt Lake City.

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Nevada was once part of the Diocese of Salt Lake

Friday, Mar. 09, 2007

SALT LAKE CITY — The Diocese of Salt Lake City, embracing the entire State of Utah, originally included counties of Eureka, Lander, Lincoln, White Pine, Nye, Elko, and Clark in Nevada, making it, in geographic size, the largest diocese in the United States at the time of its establishment in 1891.

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Longtime friend cites bishop's compassion, sense of Justice

Friday, Mar. 09, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO – Laura Bertone, 39, is a remarkable woman. A successful banker and businesswoman in both San Francisco and London, she recognized that something within her was unfulfilled. After returning from a stint in London, Bertone sought spiritual counseling from those who knew her well in her hometown of San Francisco – Father John J. Talesfore, rector of St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral and Auxiliary Bishop John Wester, whom she has known since his deaconate days at St. Raphael’s Parish.

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In 2004, Bishop Wester saw refugee life firsthand

Friday, Mar. 09, 2007

SALT LAKE CITY — In 2004, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Migration and Refugee Services committee sent a delegation on a fact-finding mission to Asia. As the leader of this commission, Bishop John Wester saw precisely the conditions of refugees in China, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines.

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Msgr. Fitzgerald: Reflections on a Mission Diocese

Friday, Mar. 09, 2007

SALT LAKE CITY — Very few people are left in the Diocese of Salt Lake City who do not know the name "Msgr. J. Terrence Fitzgerald" or the many titles that have been associated with that name over the years.

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Catechumens and candidates say ?Yes' to God

Friday, Mar. 02, 2007

SALT LAKE CITY — There were 321 catechumens and 257 candidates who attended three Rite of Election celebrations Feb. 24-25, in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, Salt Lake City.

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Parents learn the signs of teen dating violence

Friday, Mar. 02, 2007

DRAPER — In order for teens and young adults to protect themselves, and parents to protect their teens from dating violence, they must recognize the warning signs.

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A Koinonia retreat leads you to God and community

Friday, Mar. 02, 2007

EDEN — The Lenten Season is a time to deepen our faith, fast from that which keeps us from God, and alms giving.

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Senior signs with Colorado as a soccer defender

Friday, Mar. 02, 2007

DRAPER – Taryn "T" Vitacca, a senior at Juan Diego Catholic High School, Draper, signed a National Letter of Intent Feb. 7, with the University of Colorado to compete as a defender on their soccer team.

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Dr. Paul L. Carmichael

Friday, Mar. 02, 2007

PARK CITY — Paul Louis Carmichael, M.D., 79, died Dec. 26.

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