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Utah bishop blesses new hospital chapel

Oscar Solis, leader of Utah’s 300,000 Catholics, does the honors for new worship space at West Valley City’s Holy Cross Hospital.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Bishop Oscar Solis blesses a new chapel at Holy Cross Hospital in West Valley City on Monday, June 30, 2025.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Bishop Oscar Solis blesses a new chapel at Holy Cross Hospital in West Valley City on Monday, June 30, 2025.

By https://s3.amazonaws.com/arc-authors/sltrib/1d2b560e-6fb6-4a7d-b30a-f06bb741a3e5.png Jose Davila IV
 | July 2, 2025, 6:00 a.m.
| Updated: 7:04 a.m.

Bishop Oscar Solis, leader of Utah’s 300,000 Catholics, opened a new chapel at West Valley City’s Holy Cross Hospital on Monday.

The ceremony included Solis blessing the space, sacred objects and the altar.

The chapel will be open to those of all faiths and will host Catholic Mass. The hospital also debuted a remodeled main lobby Monday.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Bishop Oscar Solis concludes the blessing of a new chapel at Holy Cross Hospital in West Valley City on Monday, June 30, 2025.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Revs. Godwin (Tema) Nnamezie, left, and Gregory Ezeanya prepare for the blessing of the altar during a dedication of a new chapel at Holy Cross Hospital in West Valley City on Monday, June 30, 2025.

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Jose Davila IVWest-side communities reporter

Jose Davila IV covers west-side communities and is a Report for America corps member. He previously worked for KUNR Public Radio in Reno, The Toledo Blade and the Yale Daily News. He appreciates tips on the west side's best food, great hikes across the state and pickup volleyball games. Es bilingüe y ama los tostones de su padre más que nada.