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Utah Knights of Columbus funds ultrasound machine for Charis Pregnancy Clinic

By Utah News Staff · October 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah Knights of Columbus funds ultrasound machine for Charis Pregnancy Clinic
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The Utah Knights of Columbus funded a 3D/4D ultrasound machine for the Charis Pregnancy Clinic. The machine was recently installed following a blessing by Father John Evans.

Key takeaways

  • The Utah Knights of Columbus funded a 3D/4D ultrasound machine for the Charis Pregnancy Clinic.
  • The Charis Pregnancy Clinic was formerly the Salt Lake Pregnancy Resource Center.
  • This is the sixth ultrasound machine provided by the Utah Knights via parishioner donations.
  • Father John Evans, vicar general of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, blessed the machine.

The Utah Knights of Columbus has funded a new 3D/4D ultrasound machine for the Charis Pregnancy Clinic, formerly known as the Salt Lake Pregnancy Resource Center.

The machine was recently installed at the clinic.

According to a notice on the Diocese of Salt Lake City website, Father John Evans, the vicar general of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, blessed the machine.

John Wainscott, chairman of the Knights' Ultrasound Committee, was present during the blessing. This installation represents the sixth ultrasound machine provided by the Utah Knights through the assistance of parishioner donations.

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