Encountering Christ leads to renewal, reform, bishop says
The tomb of St. Peter is a place to renew love and gratitude to Christ for "breaking into our lives even maybe when we weren't hoping for or expecting it," Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted said.
In Amazon document, pope calls for action rooted in conversion of heart
An unusual suggestion in the document was that people turn to poetry and delve into Amazonian stories to discover how unique the region is and to feel more deeply its importance.
Pope shares his ‘dreams’ for Amazon region, its Catholic community
True to what the universal Catholic Church is, "Querida Amazonia" (Beloved Amazonia), seeks a Church present and active with "Amazonian features," which means local cultures are preserved, nature is protected and more.
Women’s conference aims to foster friendships with saints, embrace femininity
Catholic Women of Phoenix and its upcoming conference’s keynote speaker have a mutual friend: their patron saint, St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein.
Lent: Silent prayer in a noisy digital world
We know there is something more than this material world in which we bumble around every day. Lent affords us 40 days to re-focus on that.
Recommitting to racial justice has not gone out of season
A Lenten study guide, "Recommit to Racial Justice," has been popular all year and some Catholic institutions have recognized their own culpability on racial matters.
Diocese’s CDA puts ‘faith in action’
“Together, we can do more than any one parish or person can do," the Charity & Development Appeal website says. CDA supports the faith family in churches, schools, apostolates and social service outreaches.
First Biblical Studies Conference aims to set ‘hearts on fire’ for Scripture
The Lord "never tires of speaking to his Bride, that she may grow in love and faithful witness," the pope said in an apostolic letter about the richness of God's word.
Knights of Columbus celebrate 100 years in Rome
It was established less than 40 years prior in the U.S. and continues to support the global Church, efforts that are "preaching the Gospel through faith in action," the Supreme Knight said.
Bishops in Ghana launch diabetic clinic to mark World Day of the Sick
The clinic is named after the patron saint of diabetes and built by a Danish global health care company that is the world leader in diabetes care.
