Después de casi 45 años como sacerdote, el padre Francisco Pires está a punto de jubilarse.

Fr. Pires, who since 2020 has served as pastor of Saint Henry Parish in Brigham City and its associated mission, Santa Ana in Tremonton, was ordained to the priesthood Dec. 8, 1984 in Tobaráo, Brazil. He will retire on Aug. 1.

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for July is for respect for human life: “Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.”

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, let us honor not only those who founded this nation, but also those who continue to build it every day.

The Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 5714 Holladay Blvd., Salt Lake City, will celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on Thursday, July 16, beginning with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Mass will follow at 7:30 p.m., after which will be enrollment in the brown scapulars. All are invited.

The Knights will continue their efforts after each of the upcoming weekend Masses at the Cathedral of the Madeleine. To contribute, checks can be made out to Knights of Columbus 602 and mailed to 331 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, or through venmo: @kofc602.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, July 6, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.

El 29 de junio, eel obispo Oscar A. Solis presidió la Misa del Rito de Admisión al Candidato al Orden Sagrado para el seminarista Michael Weight.

“We rejoice today as we join Michael Weight in this special moment in his life, in his vocational journey, as he prepares himself for the service of the Church” as an ordained priest, Bishop Solis said in his opening remarks.

La víspera de la Solemnidad de la Natividad de San Juan Bautista ofreció a los fieles la oportunidad de profundizar en la tradición de la Iglesia Católica.

Todos los Católicos de Utah están invitados a participar en varias celebraciones a realizarse en diversos días del mes de julio en honor a Santa María Magdalena, patrona de la Catedral de la Magdalena.

Bishop Solis urges all pastors and administrators throughout the Diocese of Salt Lake City to include petitions for the people of Venezuela at all Masses this Sunday.

“I have seen doors open to welcome evacuated people, I have seen hearts open to serve, and a faith that is not paralyzed in front of adversity.” - Father Victor Alvarado-Renderos, administrator of St. Bridget Parish in Milford and its associated missions St. John Bosco in Delta, Holy Family in Fillmore and Our Lady of Light in Beaver

Lighting a holy fire on St. John’s Eve is a tradition that goes back to at least the 12th century.

As the Mother Church of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, the cathedral community is opening its doors – and expanding to a neighboring parish – to bring all Utah Catholics together in fellowship, prayer and celebration.

Fr. José Luis is now here with us. He overcame frustrations, fears, and he spoke his truth boldly and said, ‘Lord, here I am,’ and now here he is,” -- Fr. Eleazar Silva, homily at Mass of Thanksgiving

Mientras el incendio de Cottonwood continua arrasando en el sur de Utah en lo que las autoridades temen que sea el incendio más destructivo en la historia del estado, la comunidad Católica de la zona está poniendo su fe en acción ayudando a quienes se han visto obligados a abandonar sus hogares por las órdenes de evacuación, además de ofrecer ayuda a los equipos de emergencia.

En los días posteriores a su ordenación sacerdotal celebrada el 19 de junio en la Catedral de la Magdalena, el padre José Luis Gómez Díaz celebró dos misas de acción de gracias.

El padre Jaime Zuazo presidió su primera Misa de Acción de Gracias en su parroquia natal del Sagrado Corazón en Salt Lake City el 20 de junio, tan solo un día después de haber sido ordenado sacerdote por el obispo Oscar A. Solis en la Catedral de la Magdalena.