Nicky’s Week
It’s Nicky’s Week once again at all RA Sushi locations in Arizona, Maryland, California, Florida and five states in between. All proceeds from select menu items May 27-June 2 will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a leading source of pediatric cancer treatment and research. Nicky Mailliard would be 20 right now had the former […]
100% college-bound in a drop-out prone neighborhood
Stumbled upon this news release about Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory’s first graduating class. The four-year-old school is only the 20th nationwide to use the Cristo Rey model. Through the Cristo Rey model, Christ the King makes possible the dream of a quality and affordable education for students whose families could not otherwise pay […]
Silence and Word: Path of Evangelization
From www.vatican.va Pope Benedict XVI: For the 46th World Communications Day [Sunday, 20 May 2012] Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we draw near to World Communications Day 2012, I would like to share with you some reflections concerning an aspect of the human process of communication which, despite its importance, is often overlooked and which, […]
Video: Local Catholic urges patriotic prayer
Manny Yrique, featured in a recent article in The Catholic Sun, also visited the set of “Catholics Matter,” the Phoenix Diocese’s weekly interview-style television show. Yrique explained that it was during his time before the Blessed Sacrament that his heart was burdened with concerns about the United States and the level of animosity in American […]
The joy of working in Catholic media
I get asked quite frequently while out in the field if I love my job. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t. Of course, I don’t say that part out loud. I respond with a simple “yes” and sometimes share a highlight of working for The Catholic Sun: You get to go to the extra-special […]
Two local Catholic writers join CatholicMom.com
If you’ve never directed your mouse and keyboard to CatholicMom.com, or it’s been while since your last visit, now might be the time to go. And the reason is not just because Mother’s Day is around the corner. It’s also because you’ll also find two local voices among its newest. Sherry Boas, who avid Catholic […]
Parish birthdays: May
The following parishes celebrate a birthday this month. Is yours one of them? Only two of them are younger than the diocese itself with the others established before Dec. 2, 1969. *=still the only Catholic church serving the city May 5, 1956 St. Henry* (Buckeye) The second of three parishes established that year. Currently raising […]
National Catholic Educational Association and eKnowledge help families, students with donated $200 SAT/ACT prep courses
The National Catholic Education Association is continuing its relationship with a coalition of public and private organizations and professional athletes to assist high school students and their families with free and very reduced pricing for SAT and ACT prep programs. “The relationship with the eKnowledge Sponsorship Alliance has greatly benefited our students with high quality […]
Weekend calendar: May 4-6
According to local Catholics, it’s a good weekend for golf and other benefits, whether it’s a family whose dad suffered a paralyzing stroke or a hair cut for kids with leukemia. It’s also the fifth week of Easter. Don’t forget Mass. Golf benefits — Choose the charity or location that works best for you. If […]
SunWise tips from a Catholic Sun reader
Watch and share this video now through Sunday. Two 13-year-olds made it. At least one is a Most Holy Trinity parishioner. If a combined score of video views and creativity puts them at the top, they win $1,000. It seems they have the creativity part well executed. Most professionals don’t capture the variety of settings […]
