Tucson’s Vatican astronomers bring expertise to Phoenix skies
The Catholic Church has pondered the handiwork of God’s creation through the lens of a telescope for centuries. Pope Gregory XIII’s involvement to reform the Julian calendar in the 1500s prefigured the Vatican Observatory, one of the oldest astronomical institutions in the world. It was founded by Pope Leo XIII in 1891 with the goal to show the world that the Church supports good science.
Rev. King recalled as a man of the beatitudes during annual liturgy
Martin Luther King, Jr., provides us with an example of living the Beatitudes, said Washington Auxiliary Bishop Martin D. Holley, the guest homilist at this year’s Martin Luther King Mass for the Diocese of Phoenix, celebrated at St. Mary’s Basilica Jan. 18.
Relics of Lebanese saint draw faithful to Maronite church
St. Charbel, a humble Lebanese monk from the 19th century, has been credited with thousands of miracles since his death in 1898. Catholics from throughout the Valley descended on St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church to venerate this saint’s relics Jan. 15-17.
Catholics find faith-filled Greek Life opportunities at local universities
Greek life on a college campus doesn’t have to conjure up negative images. It can instead be associated with brotherhood and sisterhood rooted in Catholicism.
Teens learn how to step ‘into the breach’ at diocese’s first young men’s conference
More than 200 young men — triple the number that registered in advance online — began their New Year learning to embrace Catholic manhood.
Feed the Hungry: Carolee O’Meara finds joy in volunteering at Paz de Cristo
Carolee O’Meara knows what it’s like to be poor. She also knows how it feels to receive mercy. “I’ve always had a heart for the poor,” O’Meara said as she deftly stashed cans of vegetables in food boxes at Paz de Cristo in Mesa. “Being raised in a home where there was poverty and where God was just there all the time leading me, even without the parental guidance, God was just always merciful to keep me close to Him.”
Catholic theater, producer brings ‘messenger of Divine Mercy’ to area stages
Five parishes throughout the Diocese of Phoenix’s metro area are hosting “Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy” Jan. 5-10.
Bishop Olmsted’s Christmas message highlights peace by giving God glory
Drawing on lessons from the angels, the little town of Bethlehem, Caesar Augustus, shepherds and the Magi, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, highlighted true peace and the key to finding it in his Christmas message during Midnight Mass at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral.
Need knows no season, but season of giving for tax credit ends Dec. 31
Since not every life-changing situation is budgeted for ahead of time, there's a no-cost way for Arizona taxpayers to support local nonprofits that help members of the community who are in crisis.
Colder temperatures crank homeless outreach up a notch
There’s an inverse relationship between the overnight lows and the workload of staff and volunteers with local Catholic outreaches in Flagstaff, Phoenix and Prescott.
