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A new frontier: Religious orders plan joint effort on the border
Holy Year, holy journey: Local Catholics prepare for Pauline pilgrimage
Foundation for Senior Living debuts newest adult health center
Newborn baby found at doorstep to St. Mark’s
Sudanese 'Lost Boy' visits Seton community
'Fire' to reignite faith
Seminarians immerse themselves in parish life: Future priests learn to balance rigors of ministry, prayer life
Extraordinary anniversary: Latin Mass gains fans in year since 'motu'
Clash of faiths: Fractured by centuries of war, some Bosnians seek peace
Parishioner crafts hand-made monstrance for weekly adoration
Statement of Holy Cross Parish and the Diocese of Phoenix
Holy Year: Church embarks on yearlong celebration of St. Paul | Additional resources | Read the bishop's letter | Bishop leads diocese into Year of St. Paul
Catholics welcome immigrants at Mass
Homeschooling families refine skills at conference
Religious sisters mark milestones of service
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BISHOP OLMSTED: Forgive all injuries, part seven of a series on the Spiritual Works of Mercy
"Truth standing on its head," that is how paradox has been defined. It also could describe the- teaching of Jesus about forgiveness. More
EDITORIAL: Religious education must begin at home
It’s no secret that we’re big supporters of Catholic education. Its emphasis on faith formation and a rigorous curriculum helps promote excellence in academics, strong moral values and lives dedicated to service. More
MEDIA/ARTS
'Sun' columnist took long road to success
BOOK: Tough questions find answer in God
FILM: Saving power of Christ murky in lukewarm 'Poole'
FILM: 'Swing Vote' stresses political participation
BOOK: Author takes another look at St. Joan of Arc
BOOK: 'Sun' writer finds meaning in loss
FILM: Attention earthlings: No need to 'Meet Dave'
MUSIC: Local Catholic musician releases new album
OPINION AND COMMENTARY
Joyce Coronel: 'Dictatorship' violates conscience, freedom
Chris Benguhe: What's the rush? Good things come to those who wait
Mary Moore: Leaven help us: How the family inspires hope for the Church
Paul Martodam: A life free of substance abuse
Guy Mikkelsen: Loving appreciation for our mothers through the ages
MORE NEWS
3 men ordained to the priesthood at cathedral | Photos from the Mass
Natural Family Planning becomes part of Phoenix Diocese
Monsignors McMahon, O’Grady reflect on a century of priestly ministry
'Catholic Sun' garners 14 national press awards | Read the judges' comments
PASTORAL STATEMENT: Freedom of Conscience, a pastoral statement from the bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference [PDF]