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NSA, IRS and HHS
Efforts by government agencies to quash freedoms and liberties enjoyed by Americans appear to be in overdrive these days. At least that’s the perception. One must only look at recent revelations concerning the National Security Agency.
CDA seeks to reach $8.1 mil by month’s end
As the fiscal year comes to an end, the 2013 Charity and Development Appeal is working hard to hit its $8.1 million goal by June 30.
BOOKS: ‘When Jesus Was Twelve’: Cultural context, clearer vision
We’ve all read and heard the story of 12-year-old Jesus accompanying Mary and Joseph to Jerusalem for the annual Passover feast (Luke 2:41-52). Like any party with a whole gaggle of friends and relatives, even the best of parents lose track of their kids.
Kino Institute honors 75 graduates of two-year faith formation program
The Kino Institute recognized 75 Catholics with certificates during a special graduation Mass May 30 at St. Mary’s Basilica.
Two mark 25 years of priestly ministry
Fr. John Bonavitacola, pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Tempe and Fr. John Coleman, pastor, St. Andrew the Apostle in Chandler are marking 25 years of priestly ministry. They took time to reflect on their service to the community.
Local Church mourns loss of Hispanic leader, immigrant advocate
José Robles, director of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Phoenix who championed the rights of immigrants, died May 26.
Religious retiree issues lifelong homework assignment
Benedictine Sister Josine Krausnick, who spent 45 years teaching at St. Thomas the Apostle School before retiring June 7, required one last thing of students and any Catholic who attended Mass the final day of school. “I am an incurable teacher. Therefore, I’m going to leave you with a homework assignment. Listen up because it’s [...]
Mock fire signals start of summer demolition for preschool
A mock structure fire on the last day of school signaled the start of a summer remodeling project at St. Theresa School, 5001 E. Thomas Road. Unlike a typical fire scene, this rebuild was well-planned long before the destruction.
Demolition crews were expected back this week to officially knock down the “fire scene”: old maintenance homes turned storage facilities next to St. Theresa’s preschool. It’s the first of a multi-phase effort to create dedicated space for an early education center.
Bishop establishes house of prayer for priests
Priests in the Diocese of Phoenix now have a house of prayer where they can take time away for prayer and solitude. Merciful Heart Hermitage was established May 21 by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. The oratory, as it is referred to in canon law, is on the premises of the former residence of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration.
Wealth obscures power of God’s word, free gift of salvation, pope says
A church that is rich and lacking in praise for the Lord is an old, lifeless church that neglects the true treasure of God’s free gift of grace and salvation, Pope Francis said in a morning homily.
