Planning to see ‘Unplanned’ [VIDEO]

You have options in the Diocese of Phoenix, including several sneak peeks the night before its March 29 nationwide release.

Catholic Education Arizona’s new leader has flair for business, heart for schools

“This is about valuing people, every day, and thinking about how we can add value to their lives. It could be a smile, listening or supportive encouragement and it all comes back to kindness which crosses all ages, cultures and backgrounds,” Padberg said.

Rite of Election puts hundreds on path to full communion as Catholics

It launches a final 40-day period of more intense preparation for the catechumens — now known as “the elect” — to receive the sacraments.

St. John Paul II High School girls complete historic run to title

AVONDALE — In its first year of existence, St. John Paul II Catholic High School, the far West Valley’s first Catholic high school, is already filling its trophy case.

Pope leads pilgrims in prayer for victims of mosque attack

https://youtu.be/loh57jiBPHY VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called on Christians to unite in prayer for the victims of two mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, that left...

Feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem

(CNA) — Cyril is remembered for his exhaustive Biblical knowledge, and his endurance in the face of misunderstanding and opposition.

Cardinal DiNardo, USCCB president, ‘resting comfortably’ after suffering mild stroke

HOUSTON (CNS) — Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, was taken to the hospital late March 15 after experiencing symptoms of what tests March 16 confirmed was a mild stroke, according to an archdiocesan statement.

Award Winning Christian musician visits St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School

Matthew West receives thousands of stories and writes songs based on the rainbow of emotions in them. He returned one Phoenix letter in person.

Cardinal Pell’s victim questions six-year jail sentence, fears appeal

Judge Peter Kidd, who imposed the sentence March 13, said was it shorter than usual due to Cardinal Pell's age, 77, and ill health.

For Lent, Irish Catholics urged to abandon ‘weapons of mass distraction’

Lent in Ireland https://twitter.com/DublinDiocese/status/1103615116220788743 This Lent — Our Baptism Lent in parishes Ash Wednesday homily Meanwhile... a similar challenge in Pakistan DUBLIN (CNS) — Alcohol, smoking and chocolates are some...