‘Together Let Us Go Forth’ to make disciples

Discipleship means drawing close to the heart of Christ and then making an active choice to become more and more like Him in his teaching, action, joy and hope.

Arizona Catholics look forward to beatification of Fr. Stanley Rother, first U.S.-born martyr

Kathy Rother, principal of Bourgade Catholic High School, keeps an image of her cousin, Fr. Stanley Rother on her desk. Though she never had a chance to meet him in person, she feels a very close connection to the priest who will be beatified in Oklahoma City Sept. 23.

Franciscan friar professes solemn vows to reflect love of brothers, Christ

The director of faith formation at St. Mary’s Basilica took a definitive step in his own formation as a Franciscan.

St. John Vianney parishioners raise over $13K for Immaculate Conception preschool program

The special "ask" erased a monetary deficit for the preschool that can't rely on scholarships from tuition tax credits.

Church leaders offer prayers, Mexicans pitch in after earthquake

The tremor has claimed more than 240 lives so far — including at least 20 children trapped in a collapsed school.

Leaders launch initiative to send faithful forth ‘Juntos’

Bishop Olmsted hopes the effort gains “many more missionary disciples and people of every age and culture who know Jesus Christ" across the diocese eager to invite others to follow Him.

Dual celebrations reflect on growth, future of diocese

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted shared reflections of his own Catholic roots and his vision for planting seeds for the near future of the Diocese of Phoenix through the “Together Let us go Forth ~ Juntos Sigamos Adelante” campaign.“

Gianna Emanuela Molla shares testimony of her ‘saint mommy’

GILBERT — Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla — a living relic and namesake of her mother, 20th-century saint Gianna Beretta Molla — captured hearts in Arizona as she shared her family’s love story.

Trump begins talks with Democrats about congressional help for DACA

WASHINGTON — After campaigning on a promise that he’d get rid of a program that helps a group of young migrants without documents remain in the country, President Donald Trump is working with Democrats to find a way to help the young migrants stay.

St. Mary’s High School celebrates centennial [VIDEO]

Generations of alumni are expected at the Oct. 21 celebration. Make sure you're one of them.