Bishop to ordain new priest for the diocese June 2
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted will ordain Dan Vanyo to the priesthood during a 10 a.m. Mass June 2 at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral.
The...
Maggie’s Place: providing housing, love and stability to moms in need
Rachel’s Vineyard brings healing to post-abortive women
Sonia was out of options. She lost her business, lost her home and was living on the streets,...
Local families adopt special-needs kids from abroad
Heidi Czerkes has given birth to three sons, but with each pregnancy, complications arose. When she and her husband Mike, an obstetrician-gynecologist, wanted to...
TRAVEL ESSAY: Mexico: Beauty through faith amid violence
The origins of the Mesoamerican feathered snake god aren’t certain, but the Aztecs believed he came down from heaven twice a year to bring...
Poirier takes his family on the road again, farewell concert May 21
For years, the Poirier family has toured the country, visiting almost all 50 states, sharing music, stories, and testimony in hopes of encouraging renewed...
Girls find benefits to seeking short cuts
PEORIA — Sometimes short cuts can be a good thing. Just ask Sarah Valles.
The 11-year-old, well known at St. Jerome School for having long hair,...
‘Irreplaceable’ principal leaving St. Mary-Basha for new position
During her 28 years as principal, students, parents and teachers at St. Mary-Basha Catholic School have learned to rely on the leadership of Sr....
Xavier’s Young Vincentians revamp Phoenix home
They’re probably years away from owning a home, but 15 teenagers know firsthand the sacrifice required to maintain one.
There’s sanding, painting, deep cleaning, moving...
Open house aims to bring school’s dream to further fruition
As summer vacation inches near, students might be tempted to daydream while at school.
At St. Francis Xavier School, that’s okay. Students will soon have...
Three Phoenix seminarians graduate from Josephinum
Three Phoenix seminarians studying for the priesthood earned bachelor degrees May 12 from the Pontifical College Josephinum. It marked completion of the first phase...
