Arizona Catholic Conference 2012 legislative wrap-up
On May 3, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 8:25 p.m. after spending 116 days in session. While there were many items of historical significance this year, including the celebration of Arizona’s Centennial, perhaps the most significant item is that the 2012 legislative session can be called the best session ever for pro-life and religious freedom issues!
Catholic Community Foundation honors Harper, Garagiola
The Catholic Community Foundation honored Sharon Harper, president and CEO of Plaza Companies, as well as former major league baseball player Joe Garagiola April...
Fifth-graders fill Gift Ark for struggling families worldwide
GLENDALE — It’s one thing to know the story of Noah’s Ark and the pairs of animals inside. It’s entirely another to buy such...
Local catechists celebrate ministry milestones
Six of the 146 local confirmation and First Communion Masses scheduled this spring will get underway this week. Overall, more than 25,000 children participated...
Gov. Brewer signs religious liberty bill; HB 2625 becomes law
Gov. Jan Brewer signed legislation May 11 that allows religiously affiliated employers to opt out of coverage for contraceptives and abortifacients. The issue has...
Schools display case: May accomplishments
School ends for most Catholic campuses in the diocese this week. That hasn’t stopped many students from continuing to grow in the faith nor...
Fortnight for Freedom June 21-July 4
On April 12, the Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a document, "Our First, Most...
Memorial Day Masses at Catholic Cemeteries
Catholic Cemeteries throughout the Phoenix Diocese will be honoring "valiant men and women who have helped ensure our peace" this Memorial Day.
St. Francis Cemetery,...
Knights of Columbus council awards 21 scholarships
MESA — The Knights of Columbus at St. Bridget Parish awarded 21 scholarships to local high school and college Catholics Sunday.
The men doled out $13,000,...
NEXT UP: Two enter final year of preparation before priestly ordination
What happened at the May 27 diaconal ordination Mass at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral went “far beyond human affirmation,” according to Bishop Thomas...
