LOCAL NEWS
Updated Dec. 22, 2009
New pastoral letter points to Church’s role in university life | Read the pastoral letter
The 'O' Antiphons: Waiting for a Savior, the King of Kings
New northern church
Cottonwood welcomes diocese’s newest Catholic church building
Catholic Community Foundation
Scores of students interview for Christian Service Awards
Immaculate Heart Radio
Catholic radio programing coming soon to Phoenix
YOUR CATHOLIC PRIEST
Fr. Fred Adamson, VG -- Career in health care leads to vocation as priest for vicar general
Visiting archbishop
High-ranking Vatican official to be homilist at Red Mass
Paz de Cristo
Spreading Christ’s peace one meal at a time
More to come
Manhattan Declaration
Religious leaders pledge commitment to conscience issues
‘Encountering the living Christ’ for 40 years
JPII left his mark on Phoenix Diocese, which celebrates anniversary Dec. 2
Our Lady of Guadalupe still captures hearts, minds
Miraculous image inspires local Catholics, pilgrims to visit Mexico City basilica
Grant for East Valley Catholic high school
Gila River Indian Community awards $250,000 grant to Seton
40-year anniversary
Resurrection Parish to celebrate anniversary with Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine, celebration
Parish fiesta
Mesa parish celebrates 50 years of being a Catholic family
St. Peregrine Shrine
Spiritual, physical healing merge in new cancer shrine
Immaculate Conception to celebrate Dec. 8
Cottonwood community to dedicate long-awaited church
MUSIC: ‘We Are the Beggars’
Local musician debuts at No. 5 on iTunes
'Witness for Life'
Bioethics Defense Fund honors bishop
Year-end giving
Streamlined ‘working poor’ tax credit to help thousands
Blue Mass
Local law enforcement personnel gather for Mass of Thanksgiving
Finding hope in Dickens' classic
Local Catholics star in production of 'A Christmas Carol'
YOUR CATHOLIC PRIEST
Fr. John Greb -- Mechanic becomes priest after 15-year hiatus from Church
News Briefs
Lifesavers or desert desecrators?
Humanitarian group, refuge officials at odds in unforgiving desert
André House
Feeding the hungry, sharing the cross
UPCOMING
Special collection to benefit anti-poverty, social justice program
Shady space
St. John Bosco students liven up campus with trees
Surviving abortion attempt
Woman whose mother tried to abort her wows 1st Way banquet crowd
40th anniversary book
Book traces Catholicism’s roots in the Southwest
Cultural Diversity Mass
Ethnic communities converge
Catholic slugger
Teen baseball player brings faith to the plate
Halloween demonstration
Bishop leads hundreds in rosary at Phoenix abortion clinic
Honoring the departed
Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine dedicated by Bishop Olmsted
Parish anniversary
Christ the King marks 50 years
New construction
All Saints celebrates feast day by breaking ground for new church
New appointment
U.S. bishops tap former Kino Institute director for commission
News Briefs
YOUR CATHOLIC PRIEST
Fr. Billy Kosco -- Former filmmaker, teacher preaches faith boldly
In devotion to her
Thousands of Catholics turn out for Rosary Sunday
‘Night of Hope’
Donors help school endowment fund take shape
Bishop creates new medical ethics board
Group to give input on health care issues, Catholic teaching
SVdP effort
Homeless no more: ‘They saved my life’
Catholics, come home
Door-to-door effort brings home ‘lost sheep’
Parish community
Fall festivals bring family fun, games to community
Upcoming
Catholic theater company brings ‘Vianney’ to Valley
Popular ministry
Altar servers help priests set the Lord’s table
White Mass
Doctors, health care professionals gather
Benefit walk
Weak economy takes toll on domestic violence victims
Catholic Queen
Local Catholic woman named Fiesta Bowl Queen
Shepherd's Circle
A time of thanks, preparing for the future at CDA dinner
News Briefs
YOUR CATHOLIC PRIEST
Fr. Greg Menegay -- Faith recaptured leads to life in the priesthood
Order Restored
Parents, youth leaders largely adjusted to confirmation policy
Students in need
Catholic tuition organization helps make the ‘impossible’ achievable
UPCOMING
Longtime Catholic educator to give keynote at Night of Hope
Uploading the Gospel
How parishes use social networks to spread the Good Word
Backing education, evangelization
Catholic Community Foundation delivers 72 grants
Eighth-grade heroes
Annual benefit dinner helps refugee families
Campus expansion
Seton Catholic plans to fill out campus in East Valley
Welcoming Mass
Bishop welcomes immigrants at East Valley parish
In honor of St. Francis of Assisi
Pets storm parishes for annual blessing
YOUR CATHOLIC PRIEST
Fr. Bob Binta -- Ugandan priest: Love of justice, fire of faith
Searching for a Catholic health care reform
Why the Church is vital to the debate | Q and A with Fr. John Ehrich
Mobile care for new moms
Prenatal care respects dignity of unborn children
The David and Craig Show
Local youth ministers connect to teenagers with weekly podcast
Planned Parenthood lawsuit
Abortion industry sues to halt pro-life legislation
Supporters crowd Our Lady of Mount Carmel for concert
Benefit for Hillebrand, Mills family raises over $30K
Marian celebration
Hundreds flock to Our Lady of Peñafrancia celebration
Rosary Sunday set to draw thousands in prayer
35th annual event takes place Oct. 11
YOUR CATHOLIC PRIEST
Fr. Dennis O'Rourke -- From Boy Scouts to parishioners, Cave Creek priest forms disciples
Rosary Sunday
‘Spirit of St. John Vianney’ coming to popular prayer event
Out of ‘the game’
Young woman quits prostitution for good
Crosier order turns 800
Founded in 1210, religious order has its sights set on the future
High score
Catholic students hit five-year high on college readiness test
In His service
Deadline for Christian Service Awards applications looms
Masstime mural
New mural provides background for Xavier Masses
Student, teaching
St. Theresa teacher inspires others to walk in her footsteps
UPCOMING
Night of Hope event to benefit Catholic schools
Shopping with purpose
Diocesan schools excel in scrip programs
Life conference
Pro-lifers discuss strategies, get re-energized
Cursillo celebration
Cursillo movement celebrates 50 years in Phoenix
News Briefs
YOUR CATHOLIC PRIEST
Fr. Richard Felt -- Devotion to sacraments, building community motivate Mesa pastor
New document addresses medical ethics
Directives provide moral, ethical guidance for families and health care organizations
Faith on Campus
Newman Centers provide students a faith home away from home
Percolating justice
Mexican coffee grower cooperative stems migration through just practices
U.S. president in Phoenix
Demonstrators support, protest Obama health care plan
New theology program
Coursework to focus on in-depth study of the faith
Weeding out ‘pew potatoes’
New ministry targets lukewarm faith
Notre Dame fame
Rudy inspires Notre Dame Prep. students
Back to school
Diocesan School Board discusses goals, key events, improvements
Planning for the future
Notre Dame prepares for campus expansion project
Evening Under the Stars
Upcoming event to benefit Mount Claret
News Briefs
YOUR CATHOLIC PRIEST
Fr. Dale Jamison, OFM -- Native American Ministry director knows how to run things — literally
Nearly 22,000 people pack arena for festival honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe | View our Flickr photostream
Supreme knight urges Catholics to put their confidence in Our Lady of Guadalupe
At conclusion of business session, Knights pass resolutions on life issues, marriage, violence and pornography
Cardinal calls on Knights to proclaim God’s word
Knights of Columbus convention gets underway
U.S. president in Phoenix
Demonstrators support, protest Obama health care plan
Back to school
Students storm Catholic school campuses
Moving day
St. Rose parishioners move in to new building
CDA 2009: It's a wrap
Diocesan appeal yields success despite economy
YOUR CATHOLIC PRIEST
Fr. Charlie Goraieb -- Amazing conversion experience leads to life in the priesthood
New marriage preparation plan for couples
Marriage officials hope to better prepare couples for challenges; takes effect Jan. 1.
Who’s the new guy?
Catholics welcome new religious order, priests to parish life
KNIGHTS CONVENTION
Knights of Columbus convention gets underway | Cardinal calls on Knights to proclaim God’s word | At conclusion of business session, Knights pass resolutions on life issues, marriage, violence and pornography | 
Photos
Bishop Olmsted
Year for Priests: St. John Vianney
MARRIAGE MATTERS
Journey to the altar complete: ‘Sun’ staff writer married in July
Newman Center changes
Change will bring diocesan leadership to ASU in 2010
New worship space
Spirituality center creates church campus for St. Rose
Love of country, love of Church
Fourth degree Knights put God first
Latin Mass pastor
Mater Misericordiae Mission welcomes new pastor
Caritas in Veritate
Pope's encyclical breaks new ground on social issues, commentators say
ACC calls 2009 Ariz. Legislature ‘the most pro-life session ever’
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Creighton University unveil new affiliation
FSL offers Facebook workshop for e-families
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center’s Women’s Imaging Center is one of few facilities to provide comprehensive breast MRI services
YOUR CATHOLIC PRIEST
Fr. Chris Fraser -- Judicial vicar passionate about fidelity to Church teaching
News Briefs
She is your mother
Guadalupe Festival promises day of Marian celebration and prayer
Mesa Catholic thinks big
New non-profit takes faith to the masses
Newest Catholic school set to open next month
Parish, students overjoyed for ‘Annunciation’
Pro-life message spreads across Valley billboards
Get to work
New directory puts Catholic-owned businesses online
Local artist breathes life into new crucifix for St. Steven Parish
Year for Priests kicks off at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral
Tolleson Catholics take their faith to the street
YOUR CATHOLIC PRIEST
Fr. Rob Clements -- Cathedral rector’s priestly journey began with early conversion
News Briefs
Ordained!
More than 1,400 converge on cathedral to welcome diocese’s three newest priests | Photos
YOUR CATHOLIC PRIEST
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted -- From Kansas farm to Vatican City, Phoenix bishop a man of prayer
MARRIAGE MATTERS
Marriage prep a flurry of meetings, surprises and discussion
New cemetery section
Section of Holy Redeemer cemetery dedicated to Eastern Catholics
‘Called to be ministers of salvation’
56 graduate from Kino Institute with pastoral experience
Phoenix parish in shock
St. Matthew church, school hit hard by vandals
News Briefs
Bishop Olmsted to ordain three new priests June 6 | Getting to know the diocese’s three newest priests
Class of 2009
With faith as their guide, new grads look to future | Photos
Church declares holy year
‘Year for Priests’ gets underway June 19 at Ss. Simon and Jude
Vocations director
Priest looks back on 10 years of promoting vocations
CDA 2009
Annual appeal backs vocations, seminarians
‘Class of 2010’
First of next year’s priestly class ordained a transitional deacon | Transitional deacon ordained at Glendale parish
Bible summer fun
Parishes find new ways to teach the Word of God
Saving lives at Mass
Defibrillator helps Catholic survive heart attack
Eagle Scout candidate seeking golfers
Project to benefit Maggie’s Place
YOUR CATHOLIC NEIGHBOR
Dr. Frank Agnone -- Doctor brings love of Jesus, wisdom of God to patients
News Briefs
Branches of the Vine
Young Catholics complete sacraments of initiation
Phoenix Diocese preparing first history book
Publication traces Catholicism’s roots in the Southwest
Road trip
College students plan cross-country bike ride to spread the Gospel message
Poverty in Uganda
Pastor awakens Catholics to suffering in his homeland
License plates for life
‘Controversial’ pro-life plates now available
Cemetery dedication
Holy Redeemer will offer a place for Catholics to maintain community after death
YOUR CATHOLIC NEIGHBOR
Greg Petrowski -- Serra Club member helps foster, promote vocations
2009 CDA
Students pitch in change to make a difference for the CDA
MARRIAGE MATTERS
Awkward at first, NFP classes provide new strength
Looking for love in all the right places
Local foster parents find happiness in adopted children
Crozier Gala
A demonstration of Catholic generosity
Tragic anniversary
Valley remembers young murder victim 25 years later
Sister bids farewell
Alumni invited to Mass to recall Sr. Joan’s service
Girl empower
Tru2U empowers young girls to face challenges of adolescence
Honors and blessings
Native Americans honor Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
Lenten essay winners
Christ the King announces winning essayists
News Briefs
Bishop Wall
James S. Wall ordained fourth bishop of Gallup
Parish changes
Two parishes bid farewell to Holy Cross, Vincentian priests
Queen of Heaven, Help of Christians
Marian devotion takes on international flavor in Phoenix
Faith in Phoenix
Christian leaders converge on Phoenix
UPCOMING
Knights of Columbus annual convention coming to Phoenix this summer
CDA 2009
Catholics in need turn to CDA with prayer intentions
Merging ministry with technology
Church leaders seek best way to serve 21st century youth
Breakfast thanks
Catholic Tuition Organization thanks donors
Diocesan priest excommunicated
Fr. Carpenter censured for joining movement not in communion with Roman Catholic Church | Q&A
Wedding Bells
St. Augustine’s communal wedding ceremony unites 19 couples
YOUR CATHOLIC NEIGHBOR
Corinna Siegler -- Tempe woman inspired to open school for autistic kids
Tent City Easter
Bishop Olmsted celebrates Easter Mass at Tent City
Arizona Catholic Conference
Arizona bishops call on governor, Legislature not to forget society's most vulnerable
Sidewalk prayers
Hundreds pray rosary with bishop at Planned Parenthood Good Friday
News Briefs
He is joy for all ages
Entering into the mystery of the resurrection after 40 days of Lent
UPCOMING
Gallup to get its bishop next week -- Bishop-elect Wall to be ordained, installed as fourth bishop |Photos
MARRIAGE MATTERS
Engaged weekend, part 2: Hot topics generate discussion
UPCOMING
Golf tournament to support vocations to the priesthood
Blessings and Renewals
Sacred Chrism oils blessed, priestly vows renewed at Mass |Photos
Sidewalk prayers
Protestors accuse Planned Parenthood of failing to report alleged statutory rape
UPCOMING
Cursillo’s ‘Cena de Colores’ supports weekend retreats
New quasi-parish
Korean Catholics form quasi-parish in Mesa
YOUR CATHOLIC NEIGHBOR
Bradley L. Hahn -- Attorney helps Catholics with end-of-life issues
IT Day
Xavier promotes math, science clubs to younger girls
News Briefs
Faithful Servants
At ceremony, three local priests honored with ‘monsignor’ title
Journey to Jerusalem
Holy Week leads Catholics into the Paschal mystery
Healing Mass
Bishop offers Mass of healing for abuse victims
CDA 2009
Students embrace CDA, opportunity for ‘change’
UPCOMING
Christians to converge on Phoenix for conference
Old is new again
Resurrection parishioners celebrate newly restored church
Sisters Celebrate
Precious Blood sisters celebrate 175th anniversary
New home for CCHD
Catholic Campaign for Human Development finds new home in downtown Phoenix
‘Jericho’s Site’
St. Augustine draws 3,000 Catholics
New home for the Eucharist
Glendale parish begins perpetual adoration
YOUR CATHOLIC NEIGHBOR
Dorothy Westfall -- Love of God motivates Radio Rosary leader
News Briefs
Catholics Come Home
Media effort draws inactive Catholics back to Church
Almsgiving and Penance
Traditional Lenten practices tightly connected
Marriage Matters
Engaged weekend, part 1: Ice-breakers, making lists and personality profiles
Be doers of the word
Rich symbolism found in Bishop-elect Wall’s crest and motto
Parish Life Center
Scottsdale parish set to expand after 30 years
Church construction
Gilbert-area Catholics break ground for new church
CDA is hope
Annual charity appeal key to helping unemployed, victims of housing crisis
Christian Service Awards
Catholic Community Foundation recognizes 'amazing' students
Crozier Gala
More than just Catholic Community Foundation’s black-tie event
First-team honors
Bourgade student-athlete receives first-team honors
LIFE NEWS
Pro-life legislation passed by Arizona House
UPCOMING
Bishop to celebrate Mass for victims of sexual abuse
UPCOMING
Little guy with a big message of acceptance
Leadership in troubled times
Local business group seeks to promote 'ethical leadership'
Welcoming new Catholics
Rite of Election draws hundreds to cathedral
Fundraising gala
Arizona Right to Life unveil new plan, get motivated
YOUR CATHOLIC NEIGHBOR: Nancy Welton -- Working to redeem boys many say are hopeless
Visiting priest encourages priestly vocations
Sweet and sour for St. Mary's basketball
St. Joe's blood drive looks to everyday 'heroes'
Cathedral unveils new Stations in time for Lent
NEWS BRIEFS
Prayer and Fasting
Lenten practices lead Catholics closer to Christ
UPCOMING
Catholic Charities helps find a miracle for Fatima; Annual fundraiser set for April 2
UPCOMING
Family, community efforts make annual festival a success
New monsignors for Phoenix
Pope confers honorary title on three priests
New vicar for priests
Bishop names St. Catherine of Siena pastor new vicar for priests
Game on!
Xavier students host video game tournament
Prayers for Obama
Prayer vigil to coincide with Obama's speech at Mesa high school |Photos
CDA halfway home
Pastors, parish leaders key to illustrating CDA needs
DPC Realignment
Diocese undertakes cost-saving measures
UPCOMING
Arizona Right to Life to unveil new plan
NBA All-Star
Miami Heat's Wade visits families at SVdP dining room, shares struggles
Arizona Catholic Conference hopeful about legislative session | ACC director honored for work
Mass for Marriage
Marriage milestones marked at Valentine’s Day Mass
Men's Conference
Hundreds of men go 'Into the Desert'
News Briefs
YOUR CATHOLIC NEIGHBOR: Louise Pennartz — 'Wings of Peace' founder helps feed the hungry
New bishop for Gallup; Wall, 44, to be Arizona's first homegrown bishop
LENT: Holy season focuses on fasting, penance
Portuguese-language Mass unites community
Grateful priest marks jubilee, recalls historical moments
Prayer vigil to coincide with Obama's speech at Mesa high school
MARRIAGE MATTERS: 'Sun' staff writer gets engaged, begins journey toward altar
'A living cell of the Church': Small Christian communities bring faith home
YOUR CATHOLIC NEIGHBOR: George Gonzalez — 'Traveling music director' leads others to Christ through song
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office isolates undocumented inmates
NEWS BRIEFS
Campus-wide service projects mark Catholic Schools Week celebration
Catholic schools get boost from CDA
Catholic school students, supporters focus on service during Mass and rally
Diocesan spelling bee a nail-biter
Men urged to sign up for pre-Lenten conference
Miter dinner draws 1,000 devoted CDA supporters
Mourning the deaths of the unborn; Fight for life confronts obstacles
Year of St. Paul continues with Bible expo
Jesuits seek deeper understanding of immigration in bi-national border project
Wickenburg Knights help build memorial to unborn children
Your Catholic Neighbor: Pat Saunders-McGuire — East Valley nurse accompanies the dying on their journey home
CDA-supported organizations feeling crush of weak economy
CDA spreads God’s love like loaves, fishes miracle
Catholics to gather for Mass in honor of MLK
Annual pro-life rally moves to Tempe
Diocese to celebrate sacrament of marriage on Valentine’s Day
Catholic Schools Week 2009 — Students to celebrate service during statewide gathering
Annual Red Mass kicks off legislative session
Fire at Maggie’s Place drives mothers, infants from home
Bishop joins hundreds at Christmas Eve rosary
Bishop celebrates Christmas Mass with Estrella inmates
Students bring Christmas to life at West Valley parish
From Vietnam to Mesa: A refugee’s journey to the priesthood
Catholics running to benefit others
Your Catholic Neighbor: Melanie Pritchard — Educator helps teens be pro-life through chastity, modesty
NEWS BRIEFS
Mary the God-bearer; Catholics celebrate the Blessed Virgin on Jan. 1
Gilbert-area Catholics bring Christmas joy to Indian reservation
Cave Creek Catholics encounter Holy Family in 'A Night in Bethlehem'
Post-abortive author to speak about conversion
Quinceañera celebration a dream come true for Valley teen
Surprise Catholics move into new home
Catholic high school teams take home nine state championships
Scottsdale parish promotes adoration
Our Lady of Guadalupe parishioners unite under her mantle
St. Joe’s struggles to help the uninsured
Your Catholic Neighbor: Carolyn Manning: Refugees given warm welcome, helping hand by Scottsdale woman
