Shea Homes improves classrooms, playgrounds at eight schools
One month in, students and staff at eight Catholic elementary schools remain grateful for the multi-million-dollar project.
Recapturing the public square: Sept. 17 event to provide ‘pep talk’ to Catholics
In the midst of a contentious political season, Catholics might be tempted to obey the maxim about steering clear of politics and religion in public. But that’s not what they’re called to do.
Mattress company partners with St. Vincent de Paul for ‘Give Sleep, Get Rest’ program
The program donates a mattress for every one sold. Half of Plush & Loom's initial delivery went to Ozanam Manor.
‘Nashville Dominicans’ plant desert roots
The trio of Nashville Dominicans now living in the Diocese of Phoenix are here to pray for the Church, build and staff local schools and offer workshops.
Local Catholics rejoice as Pope Francis lifts up Teresa of Calcutta, model of charity
A trio of events paid homage to the canonization of the diminutive nun who once visited Arizona and captured the world’s heart with her humble service to the poor.
Retired East Valley pastor dies
Fr. Louis Sigman, who helped build St. Daniel the Prophet Parish in Scottsdale and founded Corpus Christi Parish in Ahwatukee before his retirement, died Aug. 29.
Local Catholics gear up for Mother Teresa canonization
“Today we are going to make one strong resolution that in this beautiful city no man, no woman, no child will ever feel unwanted, unloved,” said Mother Teresa when she arrived in Phoenix Feb. 1, 1989. “Let us thank God in this great gift that we can share in his love by giving love to others.”
Eight-year-old girl aids homeless veterans with classic lemonade stand
For many Valley youths, hosting a summertime lemonade stand is a rite of passage, one that teaches them the value of hard work and perseverance. But for one Phoenix third-grader, Laine Parnell, her stand offering fresh lemonade and homemade cookies offered her a much greater lesson in charity and compassion for the less fortunate.
Superintendent, director of education and evangelization MaryBeth Mueller celebrates 30 years of service in...
A simple request from her pastor launched a career in education that spans decades. MaryBeth Mueller, superintendent of Catholic schools and Executive Director of the Division of Education and Evangelization for the Diocese of Phoenix, marked 30 years of service in the diocese this summer.
St. Bernadette parishioners move into first real home
Even Google knew a fresh, permanent worship space was coming
