Mesa parish loses long-serving deacon
Dcn. Tom Bolduc passed away Oct. 21 following a short illness and hospice care. He would have turned 69 Nov. 18.
Young Latino emerges as leader in foreign policy
One young man’s latest fete is both a nod to his past and a sign of an impactful future.
André House community spends three days celebrating three decades
Rooted in prayer and community, André House’s anniversary weekend featured opening and closing Masses, community meals, individual honors and a forum discussion among guests and volunteers aimed at examining the ministry’s impact on both sides of the soup kitchen’s serving line.
Annual Night of Hope showcases need for tuition assistance
Lisbeth Maldonado, a senior at Xavier College Preparatory, had to work two jobs to help finance her Catholic school education and support her family. Now with tuition assistance, she’s able cut back.
Church salutes veterans via Mass, community efforts
The diocesan Red, White and Blue Mass Nov. 8 marked the Church’s signature effort to honor veterans and service personnel who bravely stepped up for war and peacetime duty.
‘Arizona Rosary Celebration’ draws thousands in colorful tribute
They came from across the Diocese of Phoenix and beyond to show their love for Mary and ask for her intercession. The 40th annual Arizona Rosary Celebration drew several thousand Catholics to the Phoenix Convention Center Oct. 25 to pray the Rosary, listen to an inspirational message and soak up the blessings that poured out on a colorful display of faith and heartfelt affection for the Mother of God.
Catholics must become ‘intentional disciples,’ revitalize Church Waddell says at leadership conference
Sherry Weddell stood before a hall packed with 500 local Catholic leaders and issued a challenge. “What if you set out to double the number of intentional disciples in five years? What if you set out to make your parish a center of evangelization and discipleship?” Weddell queried the group.
Lay witness offers perspectives on exploring gay identity
Rilene Simpson spoke at length about a topic that’s often hushed in Catholic circles: exploring the gay identity. What’s more, some 120 priests, deacons, women religious and other lay parish leaders packed into a conference room at the Diocesan Pastoral Center Oct. 21 to hear it. Simpson was once in a long-term lesbian partnership as an atheist and has since converted to Catholicism and a life of celibacy. She intertwined her testimony with a series of headline stories pertaining to gender identity.
Catholic healthcare professionals unite for encouragement, inspiration at White Mass
Catholic health care professionals not only work to heal mental and physical health, they’re also devoted to the spiritual welfare of their patients. It’s a message Catholic healthcare workers unite around annually at the White Mass, celebrated in October, near the feast of St. Luke, patron saint of physicians and named for the color typically worn by healthcare professionals.
‘Truth overruled’ author highlights way forward for secular marriage debate
Charitably defending a stance on a hot-button issue is not always easy. That’s even more true when it comes to homosexuality. Some 120 Catholic priests, deacons, religious and lay leaders left a “Day of Understanding” seminar at the Diocesan Pastoral Center Oct. 21 with practical tips for sharing the truth about love, marriage and homosexuality.
