Bishops vote to revise U.S. catechism’s capital punishment section
It still needs Vatican approval, but wording emphasizes the dignity of all people and the misapplication of capital punishment. Discussion of the was not meant to be a debate on the death penalty overall.
Church should focus on getting ‘nones’ back, Bishop Barron says
"For every one person joining our church today, 6.45 are leaving" and most are leaving at young ages, primarily before age 23. The median age of those who leave is 13.
Bishops affirm diocese’s effort for Michigan grandfather’s sainthood cause
BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops, after being consulted about the sainthood cause of a man who, except for service in World War II, spent his life in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, gave vocal assent June 12 for the Diocese of Marquette to continue to pursue the cause.
Paris archbishop celebrates first Mass in Notre Dame since fire
The Mass marked the anniversary of the consecration of the cathedral's altar.
Former priest arrested in Italy extradited to Arizona, formally arraigned
Joseph Henn was removed from priesthood in 2006 following his indictment on 13 counts related to child molestation stemming from his time in Phoenix.
What Our Local Church Can Do
Having already addressed certain aspects of the scandals that have so hurt the Church over recent decades, I wish now to consider the question of what can be done.
Bonum fortuna
Latin, the root of more than half the English vocabulary, is an intrinsic element of our linguistic DNA. Any attempt to keep it alive is well worth broadcasting.
Sisters bring love of Eucharist to North Deanery
A new religious community in the Diocese of Phoenix’s northern region has made a strong impact since arriving at the end of 2018.
Gifts of the Holy Spirit embolden us to stand for Christ
Today, nearly 2,000 years later, we’re still living in the glow of that glorious moment when the Holy Spirit rushed upon the Apostles, emboldening them to carry the Gospel to all nations.
How do you teach a ‘teaching document’? Arizona high school shows how
"Laudato Si'" is infused into all parts of Salpointe Catholic High School's curriculum. Places in Peru and several in Europe have accessed their curriculum.
