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LOCAL NEWS

Dec. 21, 2006

Fair trade movement promotes economic justice for workers

Pro-life rosary inspires faith in participants

Arizona bishops’ immigration letter still relevant

Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe

‘Lady’ leads Guadalupana group

Mesa parish spreads faith through artwork

Students re-live Holy Family’s journey

Diocesan priest studying moral theology in Rome

Parishes prepare candidates, catechumens for sacraments

New health care clinic for the poor rolls into Tempe

Nativity scene a source of tradition, catechesis, for local Catholic family

FILM REVIEW: 'Charlotte’s Web' and 'The Pursuit of Happyness'

BOOK REVIEW: 'The Sedona Gardens of St. John Vianney'

BOOK REVIEW: New Bible marries art to Scripture

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Being Catholic in a Culture of Choice’

Dec. 7, 2006

Our Lady of Guadalupe: Bringing Unity to Diversity

Ring in the New Year with an ‘explosive’ youth retreat

Catholics ready hearts for the coming of Christ

Parishes, schools bring season of hope to others through service projects

Struggling families need more than seasonal help

Blue Mass of thanksgiving offered for local public safety officials

Bishop appoints new priest leadership

Andre House volunteers gather to honor lives of the forgotten

Century of St. Mary in Kingman

Fifty years of OLPH Scottsdale school

New catechism for adults calls for lifelong learning

Three Queen of Peace grads throw ‘Hail Marys’ in high school

Archivist aids archdiocese still devastated by Katrina

Local Franciscans add new fraternity

FILM REVIEW: ‘Nativity’ delivers nice family film, but no ‘Passion’

BOOK REVIEW: Franciscan’s book helps Catholics prepare during the Advent season

Nov. 16, 2006

Family men answer call to active duty as deacons

Six seminarians ordained to the diaconate

Kino founder Fr. Larkin passes away at 84

Xavier golf team wins its 25th state championship

Community honors late Scottsdale teen for courageousness

Local Catholics invited to celebrate feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

A diversity Mass: something to celebrate

Marriage initiative falls short at polls

Acclaimed theologian gives talk on JPII

Mesa parish deals with end-of-life issues

Competition among friendly foursome leads to top Scouting honors

Tamale Festival offers ingredients for parish fundraising opportunities

Ministry leads mothers to friendships

Catholics asked to help break cycle of poverty

Media/Arts: Film Review: Strangely enough, ‘Fiction’ is satisfying

Media/Arts: Carricks launch new ‘Heirlooms’ album

Media/Arts: Friar embarks on journey through airwaves

Local News: Nov. 2, 2006

Thousands gather for annual rosary event

Yearly procession marks beginning of Rosary Sunday

Church remembers the dead on the feast of All Souls

USCCB spokesperson encourages pro-life leaders to be ‘compassionate’ in ministry

New church to serve Vietnamese community

East Valley pro-life group praises ‘what it means to be an American’

No trick: New diet rules restrict in-school treats

Carefree preschool makes time to beautify

Weeping Madonna comes to Arizona

Media/Arts: ‘Flags’ falls short of epic

Media/Arts: Photographs capture life on the border

Local News: Oct. 19, 2006

Bishop promotes faith in society

Game day sales stimulate Catholic fundraising efforts

Southwest Youthfest: Thousands of teens celebrate their Catholic faith together

‘Rival’ students unite for holy hour

Catholics consecrate lives to Mary

Austrian theologian to speak about ‘John Paul the Great’

Women of Faith: Melissa Veselovsky: Providing cancer outreach

Sisters celebrate decades of commitment

Phoenix parish celebrates 50 years of loving ministry

Catholic Community Foundation hosts inaugural grants reception

Diocese begins work on first Catholic mortuary

Former prostitutes find true value of their smile

Bishop honors laity for social justice work

Bishop builds architect’s cause for sainthood

Religious education program feeds the hungry in Africa

Local News: Oct. 5, 2006

Pastoral Statement: Arizona bishops weigh in on three ballot initiatives

Story: Arizona bishops offer position on ballot initiatives

Backgrounder and Analysis: Catholics face tough decisions in upcoming election

Advance: Bishop Olmsted releases booklet on Catholicism, politics

Coverage: Local Catholics, students oppose Prop 300

Supplement: 2006 Voters Guide [PDF]

Editorial: Celebrate freedom, be an informed voter

More than 6,000 expected at annual Rosary Sunday

The rosary: a prayer for peace and solidarity

Valley Filipinos celebrate cultural devotion to Mary

Parish group ministers to women with high-risk pregnancies

Evangelization central to upcoming youth festival

St. Thomas the Apostle only school in state to earn national blue ribbon

Catholics shovel way toward Anthem’s first chapel

Local Catholics celebrate Padre Pio’s feast day

St. Paul hosts hoedown for Habitat project

R.E. volunteers certified during annual Mass

College young adult ministry expands into West Valley

Local News: Sept. 21, 2006

Local News: Sept. 7, 2006

Community rallies for seminarian fighting cancer

Cancer survivor, author finds healing in laughter

Student athletes learn, pray as a team

Xavier student interns at ASU BioMedical Center

Preschools start catechesis early on, focus on evangelization

Newman Center helps students stay Catholic through college

Students spend summer in China

School programs confront learning challenges

Longtime Catholic Charities leader retires after 28 years on the job

10 answer calling to religious life

Dominican Sisters of Mary arrive in Phoenix, ‘hit the ground running’

Magazine for teenage girls focuses on Catholic lifestyle

‘Monk Rock’ makes tour stops in diocese

‘Lassie’: Classic tale fun for the whole family

Healing wounds: Ministry gives post-abortive mothers hope

Poor Clares’ newest addition faced uncertainty in religious calling

Surprise parish breaks ground on permanent home

Parish organizes immigration forum

Founder of community homes for orphaned children dies at 82

Local News: Aug. 17, 2006

Lay orders bridge spiritual, secular worlds

Phoenix Diocese revises sexual abuse policy

Diocese approves two new schools for ’06-‘07

Catholic high schools build to meet Valley’s educational needs

Hundreds of youth locked in for social, religious gathering

Volunteers prepare home for ‘Michael’ to join big sisters

Catholic couple radiates love for more than 200 children

Local News: Aug. 3, 2006

Chicago transplant to serve as Church spokesman

Family man brings experience, vision to new office

Confessional Culture: Growing immigrant population has priests hearing more confessions in Spanish

Thirsting for Justice:Interfaith group demonstrates for just working conditions

Relics of martyred Mexican priests inspire Catholics to holiness

CDA reaches $10.25 mil goal, sets new record

Church leaders celebrate encyclical’s ‘good news’

Q&A with Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted

Bishop releases booklet of reflections on Humanae Vitae

Local Catholics pray for peace in Middle East

Local News: July 20, 2006

New assignments leave churchgoers wondering... Who’s the new guy?

Marriage initiative supporters meet signature goal

Arizona Boy Scout camp celebrates 50th anniversary

Local Catholic parish gets ready for Dominican Sisters

Thousands benefit from Natural Family Planning

Parish social ministry groups focusing on Church’s mission

ACC’s legislative agenda sees enormous success

John Paul II and Humanae Vitae

Local News: July 6, 2006

Reconciling faith with service to country

Local media personality reveals how fight against mental illness led to conversion

Priest who allowed non-Catholic clergyman to concelebrate Eucharist apologizes, requests early retirement

Faith-based group works in the desert to save migrant lives

Humanitarian group works with Border Patrol

Immigrant task force sets course

Queen Creek mission named a parish

Mount Claret dedicates new buildings

Kino graduates 41 students

Black Catholic ministry tracks students’ success

Sedona Catholics celebrate chapel anniversary

Local News: June 15, 2006

Local News: June 1, 2006

Church backs comprehensive immigration reform

Local Catholic groups minister to unmarried

Catholics welcome two men into priesthood June 3

Diocese to hold second collection to aid seminarians

Director of catechetical ministry retires at 65

Local catechetical leader named president of NCCL

Catechetical leaders recognized for dedication to evangelization

Xavier athletic director inducted into hall of fame

Local News: May 18, 2006

‘The Da Vinci Code’: Fact or Fiction?

Church finds ‘sacred feminine’ in Mother Mary

‘Secretive’ Catholic organization defends image against ‘Da Vinci’

4 ‘Da Vinci Code’ Questions

The Catholic Response

Poor Clares praying for new monastery

Crozier Dinner perpetuates good stewardship

Northern Ariz. church installs stained-glass depiction of the Holy Family

New diocesan division emphasizes evangelization in Catholic education

WWII veteran donates coin collection

Deacon celebrates 30-year anniversary

Local News: May 4, 2006

Putting it on the line for marriage

Kino offers Catholic perspective on ‘Gospel of Judas’

Fr. Vogt passes away on Good Friday

Fear gives way to hope and joy

Domestic violence walk raises funds for My Sisters’ Place

Youth conference set to evangelize this month

Superintendant receives ‘Horn of Remembrance’ for interfaith efforts

St. Mary’s basketball program instills life lessons, character

Local Catholic who lost husband in 9/11 attacks reflects on upcoming films

Women of Faith: Gayle Somers

Spanish-language group promotes family unity

Flagstaff Catholics celebrate Easter at sunrise Mass

Local News: April 20, 2006

More than 100,000 march for reform

Ariz. bishops focusing on education in wake of recent tuition tax law

Catholic, Muslim students pray for life

Honoring John Paul II’s legacy

Simply ‘irresistible’: new JPII center

Holy Week begins with annual blessing of oils liturgy

Bishop dedicates new wing of Resurrection Mausoleum

Two young priests lead central Phoenix parishes to deeper spirituality, ministry

City of the Lord Catholic community acquires Living Water Retreat Center

18th annual Crozier Dinner set for April 29

Catholic Community Foundation awards young students scholarships

Healing Mass reaches out to abuse victims

Local Church in full compliance with ‘charter’

Teens from northern region pray together at weekend retreat

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