Category: LOCAL

  • January 14, 2014

Court won’t take Arizona abortion ban case; lower court block remains

Arizona's law banning abortions at the 20-week stage remains unenforceable, after the Supreme Court Jan. 13 declined to...
  • January 8, 2014

Vera Bella program offers Biblical-based virtue formation for Catholic girls

Though still in its infancy, a Catholic formation and fellowship program for girls is already bearing virtuous fruit....
  • January 7, 2014

Catholic radio station aimed at Spanish-speakers celebrates anniversary

The Valley’s first Catholic radio station in Spanish, En Familia 740 AM, is celebrating its first anniversary Jan....
  • January 7, 2014

New scholarships to help first generation Latino students at local Catholic universities

Two local Catholic universities have established the first local scholarship fund for Catholic higher education in Phoenix....
  • January 3, 2014

Mass to pray for migrants who died in Arizona’s desert

A Jan. 11 Mass at St. Timothy Parish in Mesa is being held to pray for the repose...
  • December 26, 2013

‘Gimme Shelter’ film highlights plight of homeless pregnant teens

Pro-life leaders from around the Diocese of Phoenix were treated to a preview Dec. 13 of “Gimme Shelter,”...
  • December 26, 2013

‘Red Mass’ to kick off legislative year, will feature retired N.M. bishop

Lawyers, elected officials, canonists and judges will gather Jan. 14 at St. Mary’s Basilica to take part in...
  • December 23, 2013

Catholic school students honored

Local Catholic school students have received a few honors in recent days from a full-year tuition to the...
  • December 19, 2013

Our gentle shepherd: Bishop marks decade of serving the Church of Phoenix

On a typical evening, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted will make his way to the rectory chapel and pray...
  • December 19, 2013

Legatus welcomes new members

When military veteran Scott Fleckenstein founded his company, he felt a need to connect with other Catholic business...