Pilgrim Icon Program

OVERVIEW

Through the Pilgrim Icon Program, councils organize a Sacred Heart Holy Hour featuring an icon depicting the most famous image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, painted in 1767 by Pompeo Batoni and now venerated in the Church of the Gesù in Rome. The reproduction bears the blessing of Pope Francis, through the Papal Almoner, and is one of more than 300 icons traveling across the world, from council to council, for veneration and use in prayer services.

The Sacred Heart Holy Hour includes readings from Sacred Scripture and reflections from Pope Francis on the Sacred Heart, as well as the Divine Mercy Chaplet, prayers to the Sacred Heart and time for silent prayer. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament may also be included. Following the holy hour, families are encouraged to enthrone the Sacred Heart in their homes by placing an image of the Sacred Heart in a place of honor and conducting an enthronement ceremony.

Since the first traveling pilgrim icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1979, more than 191,000 council and parish prayer services have been held, with some 23 million participants.

If your Council would like to display this beautiful icon, please reach out to PSD Greg Keller or Ex-Sec Doug Shane, PSD, and they will make it possible. 


2026 Supreme Convention

SAVE THE DATE!!!

2026 Supreme Convention: August 3-6, 2026

Denver, Colorado

Let’s Represent in a Big Way!

I’m excited to be leading the charge for our state in organizing a hospitality suite for the upcoming Supreme Convention!

This is an incredible opportunity to experience all the excitement of a Supreme Convention, and it’s happening close to home.

Let’s make the most of it together!

As the event approaches, I’ll share more details. In the meantime, if you’re planning to attend or want to be involved in the hospitality suite planning, I’d love to hear from you.

Let’s show up strong and make it an unforgettable experience!

https://www.supremekofcdenver2026.com/

Please reach out to Assistant State Secretary/Executive Secretary Doug Shane-PSD for information on how you can participate.

2026 UTAH MID-YEAR MEETING

MIDYEAR MEETING

DATE: January 10, 2026

TIME: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE: St Francis Xavier Catholic Church

4501 W 5215 S, Kearns, UT 84118

Agenda TBD

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COR

COR-Prayer-Formation-Fraternity

The world needs courageous men to witness to Jesus Christ.  Cor exists to form and strengthen Catholic men in faith and virtue as missionary disciples by drawing them into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, formation, and fraternityCor is Christ centered brotherhood.

More information at www.KofC.org/cor.  Webinar Cor: Evangelization and Formation for the Men of Your Parish recorded Sept.  7, 2023.  PDF Resources: Why Cor? (11541), Starting Cor in Three Steps (11540), Cor Startup Guide (11500).
Maintaining Cor Momentum online event on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30 PM MT

Note: The word ‘cor’ is Latin for heart and the root of the word courage.

Coming Events

Oct
29
Wed
XXCouncil 11246 Breakfast Gathering
10-29-2025   8:30 am - 10:00 am
Amber Kay's Cafe, 1327 S Interstate Dr, Cedar City, UT 84720, USA
As a friendly reminder every Wednesday morning at 830 am we meet at Amber Kay's Cafe on the south side of town for breakfast. All are welcome. There is a location map in the events calendar you can access at the top of this email thru the events calendar link.
Go to Event
8:30 am Council 11246 Breakfast Gathering
Oct
31
Fri
All Day All Hallow’s Eve (aka Halloween)
Nov
1
Sat
XXHDO: ALL SAINTS DAY
11-01-2025   All Day Event

https://www.usccb.org/resources/liturgical-calendar-dioceses-united-states-america
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12/2024-11/2025 https://www.usccb.org/resources/2025cal.pdf
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HDO = Holy Day of Obligation (USA)
https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/canon-law/complementary-norms/canon-1246
In addition to Sunday, the days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the United States of America, in conformity with canon 1246, are as follows:
* January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
* Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter, the solemnity of the Ascension
* August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
* November 1, the solemnity of All Saints
* December 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
* December 25, the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Whenever January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, or August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption, or November 1, the solemnity of All Saints, falls on a Saturday or on a Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated.
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Go to Event
All Day HDO: ALL SAINTS DAY
Nov
2
Sun
All Day All Souls Day
XXState Convention 2025
11-02-2025   4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Holy Hour with the Knights at St Francis Xavier on the 1st Sunday
Holy Hour with the Knights at St Francis Xavier on the 1st Sunday of the month at 4 pm. We will have the Exposition, the Holy Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and a short homily from Father Sebastian. 
May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, 
DD George Jockisch
Go to Event
4:00 pm State Convention 2025
Nov
5
Wed
XXCouncil 11246 Breakfast Gathering
11-05-2025   8:30 am - 10:00 am
Amber Kay's Cafe, 1327 S Interstate Dr, Cedar City, UT 84720, USA
As a friendly reminder every Wednesday morning at 830 am we meet at Amber Kay's Cafe on the south side of town for breakfast. All are welcome. There is a location map in the events calendar you can access at the top of this email thru the events calendar link.
Go to Event
8:30 am Council 11246 Breakfast Gathering
Nov
7
Fri
XXHG: SOUT Fall Classic Games (time? location?)
11-07-2025   All Day Event

2025.04.03 reported by David Matyjasik.
Go to Event
All Day HG: SOUT Fall Classic Games (time? location?)
XX1st Friday Holy Presession
11-07-2025   5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Catherine of Siena Newman Center, 170 S, 170 S University St, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, USA
First Friday Procession at Saint Catherine of Sienna at the U of U.  Honor Guard requested by State Deputy Frank Carmona.  4:30 PM Confession 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Holy Hour (Adoration) 6:00 PM Mass, and procession starts directly after Mass (6:35pm give or take). Note: HG should arrive no later than 6 PM.
Go to Event
5:00 pm 1st Friday Holy Presession
XXCOUNCIL 6966 Family Bingo
11-07-2025   6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 9757 S 1700 E, Sandy, UT 84092, USA
November 7 Family Bingo 6:30 to 9 pm
Go to Event
6:30 pm COUNCIL 6966 Family Bingo

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