Cursillistas in Diocese of Phoenix mark 60 years of transforming lives in diocese
Sixty years after the first Cursillo retreat was held in Phoenix — 10 years before the Diocese of Phoenix was established — thousands of Catholics can trace the roots of a deeper faith in Christ to their shared Cursillo experience.
Good, evil come from the human heart, not the outside world, pope says
The outside world is not what "makes us saints or not saints, rather it is the heart that expresses our intentions, our choices and the desire to do everything for God's love," Pope Francis said.
In divisive times, Chesterton inspires unity among Catholics, author says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — At a time when Catholics seem to be split between conservative or progressive factions, the life and works of English writer G. K. Chesterton can inspire men and women in the Church to rise above conflict, said U.S. scholar Dale Ahlquist.
Lent resources
Connect with resources for your inbox, for the family and for the book lover.
Pope clears way for beatification of Salvadoran Jesuit, companions
The Vatican announced Feb. 22 that Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of a fellow Jesuit, Salvadoran Father Rutilio Grande, and two companions who were murdered en route to a novena in 1977 in El Salvador.
Catholics asked for input on the family ahead of Synod of Bishops
Catholics are being asked to participate in an online questionnaire about the family ahead of the Ordinary Synod of Bishops that takes place in Rome this October.
An abortion story: #ShareJesus [VIDEO]
This is the first person account of a woman, raised in a middle class home and in Catholic schools who made all kinds of choices throughout her life: childbirth followed by adoption, childbirth followed by motherhood and conception followed by abortion.
CDA supports ministries throughout Northern Deanery
Gain insight on a variety of outreaches Catholics in the northern deanery quietly do behind the scenes thanks in part to monies from the diocesan Charity and Development Appeal.
Vatican unveils Nativity scene, lights Christmas tree
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican unveiled the Nativity scene and lit the Christmas tree with energy-saving lights in St. Peter’s Square during a late afternoon ceremony Dec. 5.
Lent should be lived ‘more intensely’ in Year of Mercy
Lent exists for the sake of Easter; a 40-day pilgrimage where the faithful remember, celebrate and participate in Christ’s life, death and triumphant resurrection.
