August headlines from our archives
Our August print edition promotes an upcoming Mass designed to honor the 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II's visit to the Phoenix Diocese. Take a look at what else made Church headlines around that time and other August issues of The Catholic Sun over the years. From our August 1987 issues (25 years ago): […]
Back to School
Seven local Catholic schools welcomed us to their busy campuses last week during the first days of the new academic year. Younger students were busy organizing classroom supplies and learning the ropes and trying out the new prayer space for the first time. Older students often jumped right in to lessons and discussions. Check out […]
A Day in the Life of Fr. John Muir
Fr. John Muir, assistant director both of the Office of Worship for the Phoenix Diocese and of the All Saints Catholic Newman Center in Tempe, shares what one day as a priest was like for him. In this 15-minute video, produced and directed by Derek Natzke, Fr. Muir speak of the challenges young men face […]
Raymond Arroyo asks Mitt Romney about religious liberty, immigration and Paul Ryan’s tie
EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo interviewed GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, asking him about religious liberty, taxes and his Catholic running mate. “The World Over” interview aired earlier today. “Freedom requires religion… As you look at this history of this country, the freedom that was unleashed upon the world came as a result of individuals that our rights came […]
Sr. Adele honored by ‘Phoenix Business Journal’
Sr. Adele O’Sullivan, a sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet and a medical doctor, was honored by The Phoenix Business Journal Aug. 21 with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Sr. Adele, president and medical director of Circle the City, which provides health care for the homeless, was honored alongside Dr. Thomas Minas, founder of Buena Vista Ophthalmologists. […]
EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo will interview Romney this evening
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be the guest on EWTN's “The World Over” at 5 p.m. tonight, Aug. 23. WATCH THE INTERVIEW HERE Raymond Arroyo will be interviewing Romney, who recently announced Congressman Paul Ryan, a Catholic, would be his vice presidential running mate. EWTN is on Cox Cable Channel 113. Past shows are […]
Phoenix bishops to celebrate Mass with Phoenix Catholic Physicians Guild
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares will concelebrate the annual White Mass at 6 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. This yearly event is held near the Feast of St. Luke, whom Paul refers to as “Our dear physician (Colossians 4:14).” All health care givers are invited to the […]
‘Mercy Me’ will play after the Aug. 24 Diamondbacks game
Christian rock band “Mercy Me” will perform after the Aug. 24 Arizona Diamondbacks game at Chase Field. The performance is part of the team's “Faith and Family” nights, and a portion of the evenings ticket sales will be donated to Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation. The Diamondbacks are taking on the San Diego Padres. […]
Diocesan anti-bullying video
At last, all diocesan schools are back in session. Catholic schools are great places for faith, academics and service. That doesn't mean they're completely free of bullies. Some diocesan schools have adopted anti-bullying programs over the years. The Catholic Education Office in the Diocese of Wollongong (Australia) wrote an anti-bullying policy earlier in the calendar […]
Santorum to give keynote at Arizona Right to Life gala
Sen. Rick Santorum, former Republican presidential candidate, will serve as the keynote speaker at the Arizona Right to Life gala at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Arizona Right to Life said the state is gaining momentum in “its effort to protect the unborn,” citing a strong pro-life state government and a […]
