Stopping to smell the roses yields dual benefit

Making time to stop and smell the roses will have a a two-way benefit for Valley residents through Christmas Eve.

Seton alumna gives two ASU commencement addresses

It was a reading of a book while a student at Seton Catholic Preparatory that set her on a social justice path that helped earn her such an honor.

Holy Doors opened in Sedona chapel as Year of Mercy pilgrimage site

One of the smallest chapels in the Diocese of Phoenix became a world pilgrimage site Dec. 13 and already welcomed a couple from out of state.

Advocates for migrants in Arizona, Sonora gather at border for ‘posada’

Along the "posada" procession route, the group heard recordings of migrants telling their accounts of separation and struggle and later reflected on what it means to be family.

Xavier students earn separate top computing, coding honors

Fourteen students from Xavier College Preparatory captured top honors in two recent computer-related contests.

Creche is reminder God saves people with love, not force, pope says

Baby Jesus in the Nativity scene reminds people that Christ uses humility and love to save the world.

Pope recognizes miracle needed to declare Mother Teresa a saint

Although the date for the canonization ceremony will be officially announced in February, the president of the Vatican office organizing the Holy Year of Mercy events said it would be Sept. 4, a date celebrating the Jubilee of workers and volunteers of mercy.

Need knows no season, but season of giving for tax credit ends Dec. 31

Since not every life-changing situation is budgeted for ahead of time, there's a no-cost way for Arizona taxpayers to support local nonprofits that help members of the community who are in crisis.

Holy Doors of Mercy opened at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral

“Open the gates of justice, we shall enter and give thanks to the Lord. This is the Lord’s gate: let us enter through it and obtain mercy and forgiveness!” With these words, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted officially opened the Holy Doors of Mercy at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, and thus, the Jubilee Year of Mercy for the Diocese of Phoenix.

Knights on Bikes raise $31K for Parkinson’s patients

Motorcycle-riding members of the Knights of Columbus presented proceeds from a recent ride to a wellness center in Gilbert Dec. 11.