Political divides now seen in ‘Merry Christmas’ vs. ‘Happy Holidays’
Should stores and businesses should greet their customers with 'Happy Holidays' or 'Seasons Greetings' instead of 'Merry Christmas' out of respect for people of different faiths?
Sr. John-Mark Maria professes perpetual vows, a first for ‘Desert Nuns’
TONOPAH — Donning a floral bridal crown of over her brown habit, Sr. John-Mark Maria, PCPA, did not stop smiling as she professed perpetual vows. She was now a bride of Christ.
‘Who is waiting for you?’ Filipino Catholics celebrate Simbang Gabi
The scene of Mary and Joseph asking for a place to stay was a standard feature. It was the congregation who said they did have room for Christ,
Welcome to the club: Cardinal-elders talk about pope’s 80th birthday
Like Pope Francis, many of the over-80 cardinals have active ministry schedules and continue to travel the world on behalf of the church.
Truth and Love Conference will offer tools to minister to those experiencing same-sex attraction
When Jeff, who experiences same-sex attraction, started attending Courage meetings, he said he no longer felt he was by himself.
Advent tradition takes Phoenix Catholics to Navajo Nation
The Church is already halfway through Advent, the first season of the new liturgical year, a time to prepare to welcome anew the infant Jesus at Christmastime as well as His promised second coming.
Pre-New Year’s conference calls young men to step ‘Into the Breach’
Attention young men (high school and college): Finish 2016 strengthened in your resolve to be a warrior for Christ.
Following ‘Plan of God’ brings sisters from Peru to Arizona
The young sisters will partner with St. Paul's Outreach to serve students at Arizona State University plus nourish parish life at nearby Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Mercy is greater than any evil, says bishop at Mass of Healing and Reconciliation
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted prayed with tearful victims of abuse, other laity who came in support, along with roughly 10 priests and deacons from the diocese who concelebrated and assisted at the Mass.
Jubilee ends, mercy continues
Despite the close of the latest jubilee year, the door of mercy within the heart remains wide open, and Catholics in the Diocese of Phoenix are committed to bestowing and receiving it.
