Author Archive: Ambria Hammel
Ambria Hammel is the staff writer for The Catholic Sun. She began reporting for the award-winning newspaper in 2006.
Weekend calendar: May 17-19
Don’t forget to wear red to Mass this weekend for the feast of Pentecost and check out other date/family-friendly activities on this weekend’s calendar.
While you’re at it, pray for the confirmandi at Phoenix’s St. Agnes, St. Vincent de Paul and Mater Misericordiae parishes and St. Anne Parish in Gilbert. Plus congratulations to Notre Dame Preparatory’s 189 graduates receiving their diploma tonight. Also keep in prayer Knights of Columbus who are gathering for a state convention this weekend.
Class of 2013: Graduates ready for college
Nearly 1,100 students are expected to graduate from the six local Catholic high schools this month. They will do so wholly prepared for higher education, grounded in their Catholic faith and instilled with a desire to serve their community.
There’s a new sorority at ASU — and it’s Catholic
TEMPE — The newest sorority at Arizona State University saw its first pledge class surrender themselves. These 23 young women didn’t submit to stereotypical stunts, however.
Blessed Sacrament breaks ground for adoration chapel, church renovation
SCOTTSDALE — Parishioners of Blessed Sacrament, which turns 40 next summer, pulled together enough plans and finances in the last three to six months to move ahead with the latest building effort.
St. Gerard Mass gives comfort, hope to infertile couples
Couples from throughout the diocese gathered for the first St. Gerard Mass of Comfort and Hope May 3 at St. Mary’s Basilica. The diocesan Office of Natural Family Planning hosted the liturgy for all those affected by infertility. It happened to coincide with National Infertility Awareness Week.
Bishop Olmsted will ordain two new priests June 1
Deacons Chris Axline and Kurt Perera will come together June 1 at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, where Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted will confer the sacrament of priestly ordination.
Weekend calendar: May 10-12
Just a few items besides mom to keep in mind this weekend. Congratulations to newly confirmed Catholics at another six diocesan parishes this week.
When kids get sick, everyone responds
In looking up this story to send to some people I know, I found how a small community rallied together to help a stranger among them.
Honoring your mother
There are many ways to honor your mother, especially on Mother’s Day (May 12 this year). Here are some to consider that will also support mothers struggling with the decision to carry their baby to term and those struggling to make a living for their families. Also check out which Catholic school students designed Mother’s Day ads for a local restaurant.
Second Catholic mortuary opens in diocese
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted blessed and dedicated Holy Cross Catholic Mortuary April 20. The 22,000-square-foot facility, at the southwest corner of 99th Avenue and Thomas Road, joins Queen of Heaven in Mesa in offering mortuary and cremation services for burial or interment at any cemetery.
