Conclave, fifth-grade edition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvpaUQX60WE St. Timothy School in Mesa posted this video two days before Pope Benedict XVI's final day as the Church's supreme leader. Check out whose...

Christmas tree recycling for Catholics

Need to recycle your Christmas tree now that the feast of Epiphany has lapsed? Here are some options. Some city schedules for tree removal services even cater to Catholics who leave their tree up through the Baptism of the Lord celebrated Jan. 12 this year.

How the lives of the Japanese martyrs can inspire us today

Martyrdom so steadfastly accepted by such youths is especially awesome. And who would have blamed them for surrendering? Yet these boys seem to have all been very devoted to the faith, and their intrepidity demonstrates a Holy Spirit not about to abandon them in their hour of need.

How to send your pastor off in style [VIDEO]

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From swinging ‘fore’ vocations to outright pitching it

Catholics around the Phoenix Diocese may be somewhat used to taking a swing for vocations. The East Valley SERRA Club hosted its seventh annual...

‘Sun’ headlines 25 years ago: April

Here is what made headlines in The Catholic Sun in 1987: Ukrainian tradition of egg art began in pre-Christian times A local Catholic shared the tradition...

Catholics remember JPII’s visit to Arizona

Local Catholics are remembering that moment and sharing related thoughts. We also linked to JPII's full address at each stop.

Seminarian orientation in Rome

Vinhson Nguyen, a seminarian for the Diocese of Phoenix, recently moved to Rome to finish preparing for the priesthood. Take a look at some orientation photos. Plus, connect to bios of all of our seminarians including many of the 12 new ones.

When the one who leads prayer, needs prayer

"If I were to die tomorrow, it would be my sincerest hope... that I would be remembered for bringing you closer to Jesus Christ because that is our mission, that is our hope, that is our longing at the core of our faith," Fr. Peter Rossa said.

Pittsburgh Pirates honor Mercy nun as ‘Fan of the Game’

  The Arizona Diamondbacks are amid a three-game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. That means local fans are learning a little more about the...