Jan. 26 ‘Red Mass’ to mark opening of legislative session
The annual liturgy draws lawyers, judges, lawmakers and elected officials into prayer. Attorneys in attendance renew their oath of admission to the Arizona State Bar at the conclusion of the liturgy.
Tucson’s Vatican astronomers bring expertise to Phoenix skies
The Catholic Church has pondered the handiwork of God’s creation through the lens of a telescope for centuries. Pope Gregory XIII’s involvement to reform the Julian calendar in the 1500s prefigured the Vatican Observatory, one of the oldest astronomical institutions in the world. It was founded by Pope Leo XIII in 1891 with the goal to show the world that the Church supports good science.
Rev. King recalled as a man of the beatitudes during annual liturgy
Martin Luther King, Jr., provides us with an example of living the Beatitudes, said Washington Auxiliary Bishop Martin D. Holley, the guest homilist at this year’s Martin Luther King Mass for the Diocese of Phoenix, celebrated at St. Mary’s Basilica Jan. 18.
Relics of Lebanese saint draw faithful to Maronite church
St. Charbel, a humble Lebanese monk from the 19th century, has been credited with thousands of miracles since his death in 1898. Catholics from throughout the Valley descended on St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church to venerate this saint’s relics Jan. 15-17.
‘A Call to Battle’ video supplement to ‘Into the Breach’ goes viral
Leaders of several men's ministries in the Diocese of Phoenix reflects on tough questions in “A Call to Battle — a short film on ‘Society’s crisis in masculinity.’”
‘Choose Life’ plates spread pro-life message, support programs
Messages on a license plate have the power to transform lives, especially for those still inside the womb.
Fleeting decision for NDP junior ends with near pageant win
She didn't get the crown, but a Notre Dame Preparatory junior certainly clothed herself "with strength and dignity," as the Psalm goes.
Catholics find faith-filled Greek Life opportunities at local universities
Greek life on a college campus doesn’t have to conjure up negative images. It can instead be associated with brotherhood and sisterhood rooted in Catholicism.
Teens learn how to step ‘into the breach’ at diocese’s first young men’s conference
More than 200 young men — triple the number that registered in advance online — began their New Year learning to embrace Catholic manhood.
World Peace Day concert at Vatican features Scottsdale youth
Three youth choirs from St. Bernard of Clairvaux in Scottsdale said no words would suffice in describing their recent performance for Pope Francis, even though they sang in three languages.
