Bishop blesses completed parish, school complex for Flagstaff community

Built into the side of the mesa, the newest three-floor parish building includes a 9,513-square-foot grand Upper Room, a parish hall, youth ministry hall, extra meeting space and a school.

Diocese receives nearly 600 prospective Catholics during Rite of Election

“This is a huge deal. The Lord is tapping these people on the shoulder. They want to partake in the Catholic liturgy, the Eucharist, Baptism and Confirmation,” Dcn. Lou Cornille explained.

College freshman reflects on lifetime of service including first venture abroad

Barely into her second semester of college, one ASU freshman took a bit of a leap of faith. It was one that transplanted the Valley native to East Africa.

Recharge your Lenten, Easter seasons

Need a way to recharge your final days of Lent plus your entire Easter season and beyond? RSVP 6:30-8 p.m. April 4 Tickets are free but must...

Take a hike, change a life March 4

The reasons people hike are almost as numerous as the St. Joseph the Worker clients who benefit from their registration fee.

Fr. Gerald Thaar (1937-2017): Crosier priest’s ministry spanned rain forest, desert, native Michigan

Fr. Thaar, osc, spent more than 50 years as a priest serving 27 year in the rain forest plus time as a chaplain and priest in Arizona plus his native Michigan.

Stewardship funding helps form both ‘saints and scholars’

“No matter how tough things got, we made a decision early on in our marriage to educate our children in Catholic school. We believe the education they are receiving is not only shaping their minds but also shaping their souls,” Ched said.

Help a neighbor, visit grandparents as part of Lent, pastor suggests

Sixth-graders got a Lenten sneak preview when their pastor visited class on Valentine's Day.

New director of Black Catholic Ministry ready to revamp outreach

A Catholic convert with deep roots in corporate law and business advisory services now stands at the helm of the diocesan Office of Black Catholic Ministry for the Diocese of Phoenix.

Laugh 4 Hope to serve as pick-me-up for both audience, pregnant moms in need

Laughter can be some effective medicine that heals the souls of audience members and the fearful hearts of moms facing an unplanned pregnancy with the help of Life Choices and the H.O.P.E. Mobile clinic.