The Catholic Sun

Christopher West, a world-renowned speaker and expert on the Theology of the Body will be the keynote speaker for the Annual John Paul II Resource Center Celebration.

On the heels of a bitter political season, an event that asks for God’s blessing on and guidance for elected officials, lawmakers, judges and lawyers takes place Jan. 24 at St. Mary’s Basilica.

For Courage member Daniel Mattson, the intersection of his life with the gay rights movement caused “all hell to break loose.”

With the nation divided following one of the most brutal political campaigns in American history, it may be more important than ever for the country to reflect on the values and philosophies of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said Fr. Manuel Williams, CR, the homilist at the diocesan Mass honoring the civil-rights icon on his holiday Jan. 16 at St. Mary’s Basilica.

Sr. Anna Priester, BVM, passed away Dec. 17, 2016, in Lancaster, California. She was 74.

German reflections on the power of prayer to bring down walls and the Gospel call to reconciliation lie at the heart of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

GOODYEAR — Construction is proceeding on schedule on a new wing that will enable St. John Vianney School to meet steadily growing student demand by this time next year.

One sister has motivated nearly 100 groups of interfaith Americans to gather in their respective cities Jan. 15 for 30 minutes of silent meditation, hand in hand.

It was fittingly dedicated on the feast of the Epiphany, Bishop Olmsted said. There was something the Magi found valuable in their quiet encounter with a young Jesus.

Students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help witnessed the intersection of past, present and future on their first day back in 2017.