Weekend calendar: Oct. 12-14
A few events to keep in mind this weekend… Knights v. Broncos — 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at Phoenix College. The historic rivalry adds another chapter to its books tonight. Check out Channel 3’s pep rally coverage this morning at St. Mary’s. Check out St. Mary’s and Brophy’s versions of the rivalry. Public Square Prayer […]
Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8_48xpLATA[/youtube] Hundreds of local Catholics got the chance to pray with at least 15 orphans from Mexico last weekend. They made up the main choir for all Masses at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Scottsdale. The video above gives a real look at the lives of these orphans and more than 3,400 like them […]
Weekend calendar: Oct. 5-7
Special Masses (Year of Faith kickoff)— 9 a.m. Oct. 7 at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral with Bishop Olmsted. Also carried live on AZTV-7 and online. 9 a.m. Oct. 7 at Immaculate Conception Parish in Cottonwood with Fr. David Kelash. 11 a.m. Oct. 7 (Spanish) at Immaculate Conception Parish in Cottonwood with Fr. David Kelash. […]
Blessing of the Animals
This picture was just too crisp and too unusual not to share. I’m wondering how quickly after the blessing the butterflies took off. Are you getting your pet blessed this weekend? What kind of dog, cat, bird or other pet are you bringing? The Catholic Sun stumbled across a few dates and times of animal […]
Saints in our midst: St. Francis of Assisi
Happy feast day to many of our local Catholics. Within the Phoenix Diocese you’ll find the Franciscan Renewal Center plus a mission, parish and school named after St. Francis of Assisi. You’ll also find Franciscan brothers, priests and sisters plus Third Order Franciscans. Learn more about St. Francis of Assisi (the man), the 12th century […]
Private education awards
Catholic school teachers, leaders and programs dominated the finalist list for the first Excellence in Private Education Awards. Twelve of the 28 finalists are connected to area Catholic schools. At least one name appeared in every category. Two schools came home with the award Sept. 20. Arizona’s Council for American Private Education hosted the event. […]
Eighth-graders: Test out high school
Attention eighth-graders, prospective transfers and their parents: Now is the time to schedule a shadow day or eighth-grade day at what could be your future alma mater. Or, especially for prospective transfer students, add upcoming open houses to your calendar. Here’s what local Catholic high schools are offering: Brophy Info Night — 6:45-8 p.m. Oct. […]
Weekend calendar: Sept. 28-30
Fall festivals — Sept. 28-30 at St. Vincent de Paul (51st Avenue north of Thomas Road). See hours. Also at St. Jerome (35th Avenue north of Peoria Avenue). Support Catholic parishes and schools while enjoying a carnival-like atmosphere with fellow Catholics. Check out the cakes at St. Jerome. Foster Care open house — 10 a.m. […]
Trip to grocery store earns Catholic school top dollar
CAVE CREEK — An Anthem Catholic returned from a trip to a local grocery store with far more than food. Chuck Filteau, who doesn't even have children at nearby Annunciation Catholic School in Cave Creek, entered his name and the school into a Box Tops for Education contest. Generally, the nationwide program coordinated through General […]
Notre Dame show choir passes auditions for Phoenix Suns
Vocal Impact, the advanced mixed show choir at Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale, made quite an impression on judges during last week’s National Anthem auditions at U.S. Airways Center. Out of more than 400 singing acts, the co-ed group was one of 10 selected to sing the National Anthem for a future Phoenix Suns game. […]
