“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.

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

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.

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.

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.

A representative from Catholic Home Missions toured some of the local Catholic sites that might benefit from grants given by the nonprofit.

Dozens of Catholic young adults gathered in the St. Francis of Assisi Parish gymnasium on June 13 to celebrate the Catholic Connections 2.0.

Young people in the diocese tend to stop attending Church after they receive the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation, so “in communion with our bishop, we thought that one service that our Mujeres Valientes leaders can do is visits with the families to help them and support them in the catechism of their children,” said Maria Cruz Gray, the former director of the diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry, who started the Mujeres Valientes program in the diocese.

On June 11, the U.S. bishops consecrated the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The 10-page booklet, titled “Mental Health Resources for Catholics — Catholic Therapists, Recovery Programs, and More,” is available on the diocesan website.

While every prayer and each person involved in liturgy is essential to creating and sustaining our worship, sacred music and liturgical musicians are key elements

Six young women from Utah Catholic high schools spent May 31 to June 5 at Utah Girls State