Upcoming pro-life events target youth

When the Supreme Court legalized abortion in 1973, it also unleashed decades of protest and prayer.

CDA gears up to meet critical needs

The annual Charity and Development Appeal that supports individuals and families in need throughout the Diocese of Phoenix gets underway Feb. 8.

Pope to Sri Lankans: Reconciliation means dialogue, ‘pursuit of truth’

Arriving in Sri Lanka, a country recovering from two-and-a-half decades of ethnic and religious civil war, Pope Francis said reconciliation would require its people to explore their painful recent history and accept persistent differences within their multicultural society.

‘Holy Goalie’ to address lawyers, legislators at annual Red Mass

An outspoken bishop affectionately known as the “Holy Goalie” will be the homilist at this year’s Red Mass Jan. 20.

Sr. Dorothy Stang, modern day martyr, to be remembered

A modern-day martyr once served in the Diocese of Phoenix and a special Mass will celebrate her legacy.

New York’s French community offers prayers for victims of Paris attacks

New York's French Catholic community offered solemn prayers for the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris at an otherwise-joyful family Mass.

At baptisms, pope urges prayers for moms who can’t feed their kids

As Pope Francis once again urged new moms not to be afraid to breast-feed in public, he reminded people to pray for the world's mothers whose poverty means they are unable to provide enough food for their children.

Resolve to get fit, give self spiritual boost in 2015

Looking for a New Year's resolution, no matter how informal? Does it involve exercise? Becoming a stronger Catholic? Good news! You can do both at once!

New deacon formation cohort announced

Bishop Thomas Olmsted has endorsed the establishment of a new Diaconal Formation Cohort.

Pope: Tree, creche inspire everyone, even nonbelievers, to love, share

God did not come to the world with arrogance to impose his might; he offered his powerful love through a fragile child, Pope Francis said.