‘Year of Consecrated Life’ gets underway in Phoenix
Although the Church’s Year of Consecrated Life officially begins on the first Sunday of Advent, Catholics in the Diocese of Phoenix enjoyed two special liturgies in honor of those who serve as consecrated a week early.
‘Honor Your Mother’ event Dec. 6 to draw thousands to downtown Phoenix celebration
The streets of downtown Phoenix will be alive once again with the sight and sound of drums and dancing in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe as participants gather Dec. 6 for the annual Honor Your Mother event.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: ‘Watch Us Grow’ [VIDEO]
Don't miss this heartwarming video from the St. Vincent de Paul Society, which debuted today at its "Restoring Hope Breakfast" in Phoenix.
Millions could benefit from Obama’s new immigration policies
The meeting room in the middle of Maryland's most immigrant-dense ZIP code Nov. 20 was full of people who epitomize the problems President Barack Obama is trying to address with executive action.
As Obama unveils program, other efforts aim to help Central Americans
As millions of immigrants celebrate the possibility of protection from deportation under a new Obama administration plan, among those who cannot take advantage of it will be the 68,445 families and 68,541 unaccompanied minors who were apprehended at the border in the last fiscal year.
FILMS: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1
Positive values, including altruism, are highlighted in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1."
‘Year of Consecrated Life’ focuses on religious
The global Church will ring in a new year on the first Sunday of Advent by dedicating it to the faithful whose vows of poverty, chastity and obedience serve to illuminate heaven on earth.
Giving thanks in all things changes outlook on life
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I don’t know about you, but I can hardly wait. The family, the friends, the food, the fun — what’s not to love? The annual celebration is our opportunity to realize just how blessed we are.
Thousands converge on downtown Phoenix to celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary in rosary prayer...
Arizona Rosary Celebration Photos on Flickr
Photos by Billy Hardiman. Reporting by Joyce Coronel.
They came by the busload to implore the intercession of the Blessed...
Walking with the Saints: ‘Night of Hope’ celebrates Catholic education, raises funds for tuition...
Catholic education is something from the heart of God that’s meant to evangelize. That was the message heard by more than 800 gathered for the seventh annual Night of Hope gala.