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Young adults embrace opportunity to deepen their faith at SEEK2019

A young Arizona dad was among the repeat "attenders" and encouraged younger brothers to come. "It was a...

Renowned apologist to address transgenderism at annual fundraiser

Over the past decade there has been an ever-growing awareness and discussion of gender identity and transgenderism....

Former slave’s priestly story comes to life across diocese

His name wasn’t even mentioned on his baptismal record. No U.S. seminary wanted him. Now he's on his...

Msgr. Ed Meulemans (1928-2018): Lived active retirement among Native American community

He was known as monsignor, superintendent, rector, vicar general, proud Army veteran and chaplain many times over. His...

‘Complete My Joy’: In major new document, Bishop Olmsted urges fathers, mothers to commit their families to a deeper relationship with Christ

Fathers and mothers have the ability and responsibility to lead their families to holiness, wrote Bishop Thomas J....

Fr. Joseph Krynen (1919-2018)

The hard-working priest was born in the Netherlands, began his priesthood in Africa and spent more than half...

All are made in God’s image, says bishop at biannual healing Mass

As the Catholic faithful continue to struggle with the abuse scandals uncovered this past year, Bishop Thomas J....

Broken statues lead to strengthened faith ahead of Christmas

A set of historic statues that were vandalized at St. Mary’s Basilica serve as a reminder of our...

Young at heart: Church outreaches bring Christmas cheer to adults

Even if guests can’t physically give much, spiritually, they gift several Catholic apostolates with their presence and someone...

Catholic Charities program provides gifts to needy children

MESA — It began as a backyard project; an idea to help needy families at Christmas provide gifts...