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There haven’t been many years of Harry A. Plummer’s adult life that didn’t circle around a Catholic school. None of it has been outside the Church.

A single kneeler, commemorative statue, church balcony and plaque remain among the publicly tangible reminders of the saint who traipsed the Valley during a daylong visit 30 years ago.

By Ana Rodriguez-Soto Catholic News Service El Cristo Rey Chapel 44 Albright Ave., Grand Canyon Summer Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Winter Mass Schedule Sunday: 9...

The Knights of Columbus, long associated with swords, capes and chapeaus, will be going through a significant uniform change.

Many of this year's new principals, coaches and athletic directors have roots in other Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Phoenix.

Dcn. Thomas Coe who passed away July 9. He was 73.

The Catholic Press Association recognized the work and talent of various members of The Catholic Sun staff and Media Ministry, which is based at St. Mary’s in Chandler, but supports other diocesan events, for their design, writing and photography skills in 2016 at its Catholic Press Convention in Quebec City June 23.

Even with some relief at the federal level regarding religious freedom, Americans, Catholics especially, must continue to pray and be vigilant to protect these liberties at the state and local level, said Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares at the annual Fourth of July Mass.

Tucson, Gallup Catholics among eight finalists for Catholic Extension ‘Lumen Christi’ award.

SCOTTSDALE — Friends, family and dignitaries from around the diocese packed into St. Bernadette Church June 29 to witness Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted bestow the universal Church’s highest honor for the laity on one of the parish’s founding couples.