Catholics Matter 126: Foundation for Senior Living

https://youtu.be/Hoew2F0-aBI Foundation for Senior Living director Guy Mikkelson joins Fr. Rob Clements to talk about FSL, the work they do in the community, and how...

Forgiveness & Peace: Tucson deacon reflects on what it was like to minister to...

I prayed the rosary seven times as I sat in a small cinderblock room watching Joe gasp for air. He finally died one hour and 58 minutes later. In that time of prayer came oneness with Mary in my heart. I realized that no amount of screaming or pleading by me was going to stop what was unfolding. I, too, had to trust in God.

The Pope Francis effect in year one [VIDEO]

In case you missed it earlier this year, Catholics discuss how the papacy of Pope Francis has impacted the world and their church.

GENOCIDE: Christians, religious minorities flee violent persecution in Iraq

As the heartrending images of Christians and Yezidis fleeing for their lives continue to pour in from Iraq, the Vatican called on Muslim leaders to condemn the “barbarity” and “unspeakable criminal acts” of Islamic State militants in Iraq.

Catholic schools infuse faith into classroom learning

Thousands of students are settling in to new rules and classroom procedures this month. Yet for the 14,000 or so in 35 Catholic elementary and high schools across the Diocese of Phoenix, there’s something familiar that unites them.

Pope phones family of slain U.S. journalist

Pope Francis phoned the bereaved family of a U.S. journalist killed by Islamic State militants in Syria.

Knights of Columbus look to grow in strength, outreach in new fraternal year

It’s hard to become a change agent within a 109-year-old organization, but Larry Becker just might have the insight and guidance of the Holy Spirit to do it.

‘Catholics in the Public Square’ to focus on freedom, conscience

With the general election little more than 60 days away, those who want to be informed about their civic responsibilities as Catholics won’t want to miss the upcoming “Catholics in the Public Square” event in downtown Phoenix Sept. 6.

Pope Francis’ Game Plan; Part Eight: A True Son of St. Ignatius

In this part of my series on Pope Francis’ Game Plan, then, it seems helpful to look at key elements of the Ignatian charism that are evident in the Holy Father’s Apostolic Exhortation, the “Joy of the Gospel.”

Pope discusses Iraq crisis [VIDEO]

Aboard the papal plane from Seoul to Rome, Pope Francis spoke about the need for the international community to "stop" the Islamic State.