“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.

During his homily, Fr. Roberto Montoro recognized Fr. Zuazo’s parents, Arturo and Reyna, along with their large family, thanking them for building a household filled with love and faith.

El 19 de junio en una emotiva ceremonia celebrada en la Catedral de la Magdalena, el obispo Oscar A. Solis confirió el Sacramento de las Santas Ordenes al diácono Luis Gómez Díaz y al diácono Jaime Zuazo durante el Rito de Ordenación Sacerdotal.

Father Luis Gomez Diaz and Father Jaime Zuazo were ordained June 19 in the Cathedral of the Madeleine during a Mass in which Bishop Oscar A. Solis conferred the Sacrament of Holy Orders during the Rite of Ordination of a Priest.

Viewing services were held on June 6, 2026, at Neil O’ Donnell Funeral Home.

Deacon Jaime Zuazo presided at a bilingual Holy Hour for Vocations at the Cathedral of the Madeleine on June 17.

Nancy Essary was laid to rest during a Mass of Christian Burial on June 13

A deacon commits to steep himself in Scripture, to proclaim the Good News, and to demonstrate through his diaconal service what he believes.

Local deacons serve in the diocesan jail ministry.

Their wives are an essential part of the deacons' journey.