Bishop Oscar A. Solis Archives

Prelates condemn Floyd murder, ‘evil’ of racism, call for action

Jun 5, 2020

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, condemned the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and warned the country must “leave behind the purveyors of polarization” in politics.

By Catholic News Service

Three U.S. bishops condemn racism in context of COVID-19 pandemic

May 7, 2020

The chairmen of three boards of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have issued a joint statement expressing their deep concern about incidents of racism and xenophobia against Americans of Asian and Pacific Island heritage amid the coronavirus outbreak.

By Catholic News Service

U.S. bishops ask pope about Amazon synod, discuss range of issues

Feb 10, 2020

Talking about debates, differences and discernment, Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops that people focused on the possibility of ordaining some married men and women deacons for service in the Amazon will be disappointed in his apostolic exhortation.

By Catholic News Service

Utah bishop tells Ladies of Charity their works ‘make present’ God’s love

Sep 26, 2019

In welcoming the Ladies of Charity, Bishop Oscar A. Solis of Salt Lake City said it was “so nice to see and be with women in our church who do works of charity to make present the love of God, especially to those who are in need.”

By Marie Mischel

Catholic social action directors urged to recognize ‘pivotal moment’

Aug 2, 2019

Catholic social action directors across the country were urged to continue their work of fighting social injustices during the annual Social Action Summer Institute July 25-28 at the University of Utah.

By Linda Petersen

Hearing refugees’ stories firsthand in Lebanon heart-wrenching for bishop

Jul 10, 2018

During a visit to Lebanon, Bishop Oscar A. Solis of Salt Lake City saw the contrast between building bridges and constructing walls to deal with differences of religion.

By Marie Mischel