Author: Gina Keating

  • May 17, 2017

Superintendent bids farewell — Champion of Catholic education closes chapter on distinguished career

MaryBeth Mueller’s tenure as a leader in Catholic education is coming to a close, but her passion that...
  • April 24, 2017

Faith formation for all ages supported by CDA

When it was suggested to Darren Handy that he take formation classes through Kino, he needed to consider...
  • April 20, 2017

Resurrection inspires awe among faithful

When Fr. John Parks was praying before the Eucharist several months ago, a prayer welled up inside him....
  • March 17, 2017

Ministries provide vital services for the homeless with CDA support

Like most people who experience and recover from homelessness, Donald Brizedine is focused on the future....
  • March 9, 2017

Fr. Ernest Engler (1937-2017): Midwest priest who spent part of his retirement serving in Northwest Valley dies at 89

Fr. Ernst spent 18 years 'retired' in Arizona supporting several Northwest Valley churches....
  • February 22, 2017

Stewardship funding helps form both ‘saints and scholars’

“No matter how tough things got, we made a decision early on in our marriage to educate our...
  • February 15, 2017

Sr. Noreen Joyce, SNDdeN (1933-2016): ‘Smiling nun’ served diocesan schools, parishes with joy

As a child Sr. Noreen, SNDdeN, always dreamed of going to Arizona and running a cattle ranch. She...
  • February 15, 2017

Sr. Louise Szkodzinski, BVM (1921-2017): Polish pianist enriched lives worldwide including those at St. Catherine of Siena

Innate teacher and professional musician Sr. Louise Szkodzinski, BVM, who served as music director at St. Catherine of...
  • February 11, 2017

CDA funds mean ‘Love That Gives Hope’ [VIDEO]

The annual diocesan Charity and Development Appeal, which kicks off in parishes and missions the weekend of Feb....
  • February 10, 2017

Distinct Marian statue graces new section of St. Francis Cemetery

The installation of a new statue at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery depicts a scenario of motherhood often repeated...