Charity and Development Appeal is ‘Love that Gives Hope’ to thousands of Arizona’s struggling,...
Love for your diocesan family through stewardship gives hope to its people and ministries in need. One family uses the mnemonic “GPS” — give, pray, and serve — to guide them.
Files documenting claims of abuse by California Franciscans made public
LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- More than 8,500 pages of material detailing claims of sexual abuse by a group of Franciscan priests and brothers in...
‘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.
El Salvador celebrates its first saint, whose legacy continues
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (CNS) — Near the end of his homily at a Mass just prior to St. Oscar Romero’s canonization, Jesuit Father Jose Maria Tojeira yelled to the crowd outside the Metropolitan Cathedral: “¡Viva Monsenor Romero! (Long live Archishop Romero!)”
Stay home; we are all in this together
These are strange days. As Americans, we are used to our freedom, which allows us to do what we like, when we like it — even to our own detriment. No questions asked.
St. Gregory parish celebrates diaconate life
Parishioners celebrated the life of deacons by thanking one for 25 years of faithful service, welcoming another to his new assignment and introducing a third who was ordained a week prior.
St. Elizabeth Seton Parish celebrates 40 years
The community of St. Elizabeth Seton, known as “a parish with heart,” has been beating strong for 40 years.
Forgiveness turns evil into good, pope tells Catholics in Geneva
GENEVA (CNS) — At the end of a day dedicated to celebrating 70 years of an ecumenical fellowship forged by the World Council of Churches, Pope Francis turned to the region’s Catholics, reminding them of what lies at the heart of the faith.
Pope’s private assistant arrested in ‘VatiLeaks’ probe
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi confirmed that Paolo Gabriele, the pope's private assistant, was arrested after private Vatican documents were...
Pope Benedict thanks faithful, asks them to pray for next pope
At his first public appearance since he announced that he would resign at the end of February, Pope Benedict XVI thanked the faithful for their love and prayers and asked them to pray for his successor.
