Chandler church, school to host guitarist, speaker Tony Melendez

Determination is a spiritual gift Seton students are studying. Tony Melendez, a musician born without arms, exudes it and will perform for students then again for English and Spanish-speaking audiences in the community Jan. 30-31.

Sanctity of Life Sunday: Bishop urges speaking out for the unborn

Although St. John Paul II’s encyclical, “The Gospel of Life,” says post-abortive women may be the “most eloquent defenders of everyone’s right to life." Everyone else should follow suit, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted said.

University of Mary students lead March for Life Rally in Washington D.C.

Connect with pro-life social media streams and around 600 University of Mary students, administrators and friends who are at and leading the 44th Annual March for Life Jan. 27 in Washington D.C.

Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement on Immigration and Refugee Executive Orders

In light of recent and expected federal executive orders, the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) reaffirm our commitment to accompanying and supporting the vulnerable in our society, including immigrants and refugees.

Catholic Schools Week returns Jan. 29

While Catholic Schools Week, observed this year Jan. 29 – Feb. 4, traditionally kicks off with open houses for prospective students that sandwich Sunday...

Parish patron’s ascension depicted in new mural at St. Steven

SUN LAKES — A church in the far-east corner of the Phoenix Diocese has undergone extensive renovation and part of the reworking includes a 22-foot ceiling mural depicting the parish patron, St. Steven.

Pro-lifers carve space for themselves at Women’s March

WASHINGTON (CNA/EWTN News) — Amid signs proclaiming “Keep Your Rosaries Off My Ovaries,” “#IstandWithPlannedParenthood”, and a host of other homemade posters ranging from the snarky to the explicit at the Women’s March on Washington, pro-life women staked a spot in support of women’s dignity — and against abortion.

Steve Zabilski: 20 years of serving ‘the common man’ at St. Vincent de Paul

“I don’t ever want to forget this organization is built by ordinary people,” said Steve Zabilski, who as of Jan. 6, marked 20 years as executive director of Phoenix’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Excitement builds as new Catholic high school prepares to break ground

AVONDALE — The first Catholic high school to serve the growing number of Catholic students and families in the far West Valley is about to mark a major milestone.

‘We will be protected by God,’ Trump declares in inaugural address [VIDEO]

WASHINGTON (CNS) — President Donald J. Trump told the nation in his inaugural address that it need not fear in the days ahead.