NEWS BRIEF:  Seminarians head back to formation

Before seminarians from the Diocese of Phoenix head back to formation this month, several men took part in some final summer activities, including move-in days and camping, as they prepared for the new school year ahead.

Christ in Our Neighborhood Morning of Reflection

Two dynamic speakers will be among those who address a Sept. 16 morning of reflection for anyone who has participated in, or would like...

NEWS BRIEF: Bishop Dolan returns from historic 12-day USCCB trip to Africa

Bishop John Dolan returned Tuesday from his 12-day trip to Africa as a member of the USCCB subcommittee on the “Church in Africa.” Bishop Dolan made visits to Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya to review programs supported by the USCCB, his first-ever trip to Africa.  He was joined by Fritz Zuger, a consultant to the subcommittee, on their three nations visit in Africa.

The Catholic Community Foundation Awards $396,000 In Scholarships to local students

The Catholic Community Foundation Awards $396,000 In Scholarships to local students Tempe, Ariz. – The Catholic Community Foundation held their annual Scholarship Award Ceremony on August 5,...

NEWS BRIEF: Seminarians edge priests in overtime at JPII Classic

A record crowd of over 1,500 fans witnessed the first-ever overtime on Friday night in the JPII Classic basketball game between the priests and...

NEWS BRIEF: Rosters set for Friday’s JPII Basketball Classic

The uniforms are clean, the basketballs are inflated, and the rosters are set for the 8th Annual JPII Classic that tips-off on Friday, August 11th at 7 p.m. at Brophy College Preparatory (BCP) in downtown Phoenix.  The annual basketball game between priests and seminarians from the Diocese of Phoenix is a family-friendly event to support vocations.

FSL announces new chairperson of the Board of Directors

PHOENIX – FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) is pleased to announce the appointment of local Medicaid system expert and nonprofit advocate Ed Fischer, Partner...

FLAT JESUS TRAVELS THE WORLD WITH ST. MARY-BASHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES

The #SMB Flat Jesus project at St. Mary-Basha Catholic School in Chandler was a huge success this summer. The Flat Jesus Project was created...

NEWS BRIEF: Seminarians join Bishop Dolan on San Diego retreat

A group of seminarians from the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix recently journeyed to San Diego for a three-day retreat of prayer and discernment. The...

NEWS BRIEF: Bishop Dolan celebrates Mass with Legion of Mary

Bishop John Dolan celebrated a special Mass on Saturday morning for the Legion of Mary at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Phoenix.  The Mass kicked-off a day of reflection for the lay Catholic group who serve the Church and their neighbors in nearly 170 countries.