Saint Xavier University in Gilbert reaches milestone with celebration of first Mass on campus
Saint Xavier University took another step toward establishing its Catholic presence in downtown Gilbert by celebrating the first Mass at its new campus Dec. 3, the feast day of its patron saint.
Province of Saint Barbara celebrates 100 years of faith
Hospitality is a virtue which the Franciscan order has practiced for hundreds of years and one that was recognized in a special way during the local province's centennial celebration at the Franciscan Renewal Center (the Casa) in Scottsdale Nov. 13.
Students celebrate feast of St. Nicholas
Students at several Catholic schools in the Diocese of Phoenix took to social media to report how they observed the feast day of St....
Catholic sorority expands to Flagstaff
The final month of the fall semester also marked a new beginning for 20 Catholic women at Northern Arizona University.
Diocese loses deacon from first ordained class
A native Phoenixian, family man devoted to the corporal works of mercy and member of the Phoenix Diocese's first ordained class of deacons, died Nov. 22.
Mesa parish, charity lose supporting deacon
Deacon Reed Santa who spent 18 years as a deacon serving parishes in Mesa, died at the age of 89.
Dec. 5 gathering honors Our Lady of Guadalupe
The event will be filled with color, but above all, with devotion and fervor in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Diocese of Phoenix and of the Americas.
Advent Season is time of penance to anticipate Christ’s coming
Between the sounds of holiday classics playing on secular radio stations, red coffee cups and “Charlie Brown” specials, it’s easy for Catholics to forget that not only has the Christmas Season not started yet, nor has the season anticipating it, Advent, which begins Sunday, Nov. 29.
Priests’ moms find peace within group
A growing group of moms is finding solidarity with mothers who expereince the same roller coaster of emotions as their children further discern or live a religious vocation.
Student Turkey Bowl strikes out hunger
Fellowship, food drives, fellowship, airports and massive meals are traditional parts of the Thanksgiving weekend, but student bowling added a new twist.
