August 14, 2026

Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr

Author: The Catholic Sun

NEWS BRIEF: Bishop Dolan celebrates Las Posadas in Mexico with Kino Border Initiative

Hundreds of people joined Bishop John Dolan in Nogales, Mexico, on Saturday where they took part in the...

Students spread Christmas cheer at annual Santa Shop

Last week, Students at St. Mary Basha Catholic School (SMB) spread Christmas cheer at the annual SMB Santa...

NEWS BRIEF: St. Mary’s girls win first-ever 4A flag football title, while Brophy Prep advances to state semifinals

St. Mary's Catholic High School freshman Ava Gonzales kicked the game-winning field goal, a 19-yarder with 46.4 seconds...

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Catholic Bishops of Arizona Statement on Standing in Solidarity with Immigrants

We would like to express our solidarity with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), numerous ecumenical...

NEWS BRIEF: First-ever Nazareth Seminary Breakfast Fundraiser a Huge Success

The first-ever breakfast fundraiser for the Nazareth Seminary was a roaring success, raising $1.2 million dollars thanks to...

Xavier Prep Gators capture state titles in volleyball and golf

Xavier College Preparatory, a Phoenix-based girls’ Catholic high school from the Diocese of Phoenix, captured both the girls...

NEWS BRIEF: Pope Francis appoints bishop of Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic eparchy of Phoenix

This past Friday, Pope Francis appointed the Rev. Artur Bubneyvch, of the clergy of Holy Protection of Mary...

NEWS BRIEF: 14 men ordained permanent deacons for the Diocese of Phoenix

Before a standing room only crowd on Saturday morning, 14 men were ordained to the permanent deaconate at...

NEWS BRIEF: Three Catholic high schools advance to state football playoffs

When the first round of the Arizona Interscholastic Association's (AIA) state football playoffs kick-off on Friday night, three...