Native Texan follows call to desert

When this opportunity came up to become editor of The Catholic Sun, my family and I prayerfully discerned that this was where God was calling us. So like St. Joseph, who was called by God to take his family to the desert, we’ve been called to come to Arizona.

Blood of Naples’ patron liquefies during pope’s visit to cathedral

At the end of Pope Francis' spontaneity-filled meeting with priests, seminarians and religious in the cathedral of Naples, the vial of dried blood of the city's patron saint appeared to miraculously liquefy.

Bringing Down Syndrome awareness to the classroom [VIDEO]

On this World Down Syndrome Day, see how one school wholly embraced a student with the syndrome and how students at a Phoenix school are independently supporting their peers with Down Syndrome.

Baseball and prayer: A spring training story [VIDEO]

Baseball fever prompts some major league players at spring training to immerse themselves in their Catholic faith, with a little help from chaplains and a faith-based organization.

Catholic Cemeteries restores historic family’s vault

Officials at St. Francis Cemetery and Mortuary in Phoenix cleaned up and fixed the Paolo Perazzo Vault that contains the bodies of seven extended family members. Fr. Chuck Kieffer, at left, blessed the family vault Feb. 19 in a private ceremony with five descendants in attendance.

Christian Service Awards recognize students’ efforts at reaching out, serving others

Serving others is central to the Christian message and 37 eighth-graders were recognized March 3 for living that message in extraordinary ways.

‘Laugh4Hope’ comedy benefit returns for more laughs

One of the three comedians sharing the mic at an upcoming benefit says he is committed to “comedy that won’t leave a filthy residue.”

Sister Mary Ann Walsh awarded ‘Frannie’ for work for Catholic press

Mercy Sister Mary Ann Walsh was surprised at her home at the Sisters of Mercy motherhouse in Albany March 12 when visitors presented her with the Catholic Press Association's St. Francis de Sales Award.

Hearing confession is source of grace, conversion for priest, pope says

Hearing a Catholic's confession should be awe-inspiring for a priest, an experience that makes him look at his own life and willingness to convert, Pope Francis told a group of seminarians, new priests and priests.

After his two years as pope, ‘Francis effect’ has taken hold

Within two years of becoming pope, Pope Francis now has an effect named after him.