Pope: In baptism, Holy Spirit, not magic, protects people from evil
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The sacrament of Baptism isn’t a good luck charm but a gift from God that enables Christians to overcome evil, Pope Francis said.
ASU basketball coach shares how faith drives athletic accomplishments
SCOTTSDALE — Calling himself a product of Catholic school education, ASU men’s basketball head coach Bobby Hurley discussed how sports impacted his life at the third annual I Heart NDP breakfast at Notre Dame Preparatory April 18.
Elementary students take center stage
Whether it was an all-student production or one with a cameo from a priest, young actors are gaining valuable skills.
Dcn. Antonio Chavez (1930-2018): Faith-filled legend in Tolleson community
The community of Blessed Sacrament and the city of Tolleson it serves is now without a living piece of history.
Birthday blessings to Bertha!
At 100 years old, Bertha Bower's descendants don't quite equal her age, but it's getting up there: 82 descendants across four generations.
Catholic cemetery to celebrate Mexican Mother’s Day
Si dice "Mamá," "Nana," "Ma," "Madre" o "Mom," ven al cementerio católica el 10 de mayo para celebrar y recordar todas las madres. Artículo en inglés.
Pope leads rosary for peace at Rome shrine
The pope invited pilgrims in St. Peter's Square April 29 to join his prayers May 1 at the shrine and "to prolong for the whole month of May praying the rosary for peace."
Catholic Beer Club responds to millennials’ thirst for community
Although "beer" is in the group's name, non-beer drinkers are more than welcome. And though most attendees are faithful Catholics, conversation typically isn't too theological.
Oregon summer camp communicates God’s love through nature, friendships
"I see it as a pro-life organization, where people are being served who are often rejected by society," said Aaron Thompson, Upward Bound board chairman and a parishioner of St. Juan Diego Parish in Portland.
Pope: Faith says ‘no’ to Satan, ‘yes’ to God
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Baptism requires rejecting Satan and professing one’s full faith in God, Pope Francis said.
