The Casa promotes local Apache craft business; CCHD collection set for Nov. 17-18

The Franciscan Renewal Center has supported crafters through the Apache Fair Trade Co-op for years. Recently, they’ve been working together to establish a solid business model to help the Apache in San Carlos, Ariz., fight poverty on the reservation.

Students will help Night of Hope raise more funds

At least 254 students — enough to fill an entire school — would be learning elsewhere if local Catholics hadn’t stepped up to the plate. Faith saved them.

Catholics respond to Boston Marathon explosions

A Prescott teenager and a New York artist are among the countless Catholics who was moved to action after hearing about the explosions (with video courtesy of Sacred Heart Parish in Prescott).

Divine Providence remains key for new CDA director back in Arizona

She is back in Arizona and back to doing what she loves: giving her marketing strategies a soulful purpose.

Former pastor of two Phoenix parishes dies in Boston

Fr. Julio Lopresti, IVE, who was the pastor of St. Anthony and Immaculate Heart of Mary parishes the last four years, died unexpectedly May 30 in Boston, where he had been transferred to serve in that archdiocese’s cathedral.

‘Night of Hope’ showcases Catholic school students, builds support

The gift of Catholic education is a dream for many parents. The annual Night of Hope helps make that dream a reality, and it does it with a subtle blend of faith and flair by building support for the nearly 14,000 students who attend Catholic schools in the Diocese of Phoenix.

Hearing God’s call: director of consecrated life helps people discern

Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM, the new director of the Office of Consecrated Life for the Diocese of Phoenix, is on a mission to...

Marino to lead Catholic Education Arizona as president, CEO

Donna Marino has been selected as the new president and CEO of Catholic Education Arizona, Arizona’s largest provider of scholarships to low-income families attending private schools.

Men in the Breach: Sean Kelly cycles around Tempe to bring atheists, fallen-away full...

For many middle-class men in suburbia, Saturday afternoon spells a round of golf or professional sports on television. Sean Kelly is not one of them.

‘Beat the Heat’ ride benefits MANA House veterans

Cars and trucks are welcome too. The veterans won't care how you get there. They'll appreciate that you showed up.