Brophy senior honored for drug research
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) awarded second place distinction to Aakash Jain, a senior who graduates from Brophy College Preparatory today. Jain earned his award during last week's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
Twenty students baptized at school liturgy
Students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help begin every school day with a liturgy, but the one on April 17 was a bit more memorable.
Meet Deacon Tony Smith
In some ways, ordination hasn’t changed Dcn. Tony Smith. He still continues his role as master of ceremonies for the weekly televised Mass from Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral and other key liturgies such as the Easter vigil.
Bishops call for ‘Encuentro’ to discern how best to serve U.S. Hispanics [VIDEOS]
At one time, Hispanic pastoral ministry in the United States meant offering resources in Spanish. While there is still a need to do so, there is a growing population of second- and third-generation Hispanics whose dominant language is English. It is the need to serve this emerging demographic that has led the U.S. Bishops to call for a two-year process known as the “V Encuentro,” the fifth such initiative done in the United States.
Undercover videos unmask Planned Parenthood, go viral
A series of disturbing undercover videos has thrust abortion giant Planned Parenthood into the spotlight with allegations that it profited from the sale of aborted babies’ body parts. The Center for Medical Progress spent nearly three years gathering secret footage from meetings with Planned Parenthood officials and representatives of Stem Express, a biotech firm. At press time, six videos had gone viral after being released. CMP claims it has at least eight more.
Diocese honors veterans during seventh annual Red, White and Blue Mass
MESA — Nearly 1,900 worshippers honored the nation’s veterans in prayer, song and solemn ceremony during the Diocese of Phoenix’s seventh annual Red, White and Blue Mass Sunday, Nov. 5 All Saints Parish.
Bishop Olmsted appoints de Leon executive director of new Office of Mission Advancement
Don’t call Candelario “Cande” de Leon a fundraiser. The newly appointed executive director of the Phoenix Diocese’s Office of Mission Advancement says he is a part of the evangelization effort of the Church.
After difficult year, bishop urges priests to build up one another during annual Chrism...
“Beloved sons … are you resolved to renew in the presence of your bishop and God’s holy people, the promises you once made?” asked Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted as the more than 100 priests standing in the pews of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral before him listened, then each answered in unison, “I am.”
Feb. 20 ‘Mass for Migrants’ to highlight tragic border deaths
They come in search of a better life, but hundreds perish in the rugged desert near the U.S.-Mexico border every year.
Diocese of Phoenix holds Mass and gathering to support DACA recipients
One young woman, whose college graduation was delayed because of mounting tuition bills and inability to receive aid, said prayer is what turned her helplessness into empowerment and she urges others to do the same.
