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  • October 20, 2014

Pope speaks out on Mideast violence; Phoenix stands in solidarity with Christians fleeing persecution

In Phoenix, Catholics have embraced the growing community of Christians who have fled the ongoing violence and persecution...
  • October 17, 2014

Judge strikes down Arizona’s marriage law, opens door to same-sex marriage in state

A U.S. District Court judge's ruling that Arizona's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional "overturns the will of...
  • October 14, 2014

Arizona Rosary Celebration draws thousands to downtown Phoenix

They came by the busload to implore the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Some 6,000 local Catholics...
  • October 13, 2014

New fund equips Catholic schools to serve students with disabilities

A newly established Arizona Catholic Schools Fund for Disabled Students allows schools to better serve students with a...
  • October 11, 2014

’40 Days for Life’ fall campaign needs more prayer warriors

The international prayer campaign that began in Texas 10 years ago is still going strong. The local fall...
  • October 10, 2014

Local Catholics launch group to support Vatican art collection, architecture

Two Valley Catholics have established an Arizona chapter for the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums....
  • October 10, 2014

Founder of Catholic-owned Hobaica Services dies

Valley business owner and longtime Vincentian, Paul S. Hobaica, died Oct. 4 of complications from a recent fall....
  • October 9, 2014

BVM sister dies

Sr. Mary Faith Lautz, BVM, 96, died Oct. 1 in Dubuque, Iowa. The longtime educator was principal at...
  • October 8, 2014

Phoenix seminarian in Rome takes step closer to priesthood

Fernando Camou, a seminarian for the Diocese of Phoenix, counted himself among 43 seminarians from Rome’s Pontifical North...
  • October 8, 2014

The Bishop’s Hour: ‘State of the Church’ [AUDIO]

On this special edition of The Bishop's Hour, listen to Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted's remarks from the Sept....