Third-graders chip in to buy new car seat for Maggie’s Place
The third-grade class at St. Louis the King School in Glendale chipped in to buy a vital gift for one of their newest neighbors.
Clothe the Naked: Aurora Hernandez outfits men, women with dignity
Growing up in Phoenix as one of 10 children, Aurora Hernandez experienced firsthand the struggles of poverty. Her father worked for a meat company, and she and her siblings shoveled manure and cleaned out the animal pens. Her mother made dresses for the girls out of old flour sacks.
Confirmation season boosts children’s strength to grow in spirit, service
The Easter season ushers in renewed joy and grace made particularly evident through the sacrament of Confirmation.
Year of Mercy takes root
Catholics know this year’s buzz word, but grasping the concept of mercy beyond the confessional can be tough.
Empty bottles fulfill call to be stewards of earth, each other
A full water bottle can quench someone's thirst. An empty one can still sustain body and soul.
Five Seton grads headed to top naval, Air Force academies
This year's valedictorian and salutatorian at Seton Catholic Preparatory aren't taking the traditional college path.
Priestly president bids farewell to Brophy
Jesuit Father Edward Reese is stepping down as president of Brophy College Preparatory shortly after the May 21 graduation.
Junior high mathletes make clean sweep in four-part competition
Seventh- and eighth-graders at San Francisco de Asís in Flagstaff know their numbers.
Catholic fraternity charters state’s first full-fledged chapter
A group of 34 young men at Arizona State University signed themselves up to become its founding members.
Scottsdale, hospice communities mourn loss of beloved priest
Fr. Brian Fenlon was the founding pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Scottsdale where he served for 15 years until his retirement.
