Franciscan trio with Arizona ties takes steps toward priesthood
Their vocation stories show the universality of the Catholic Church. Each spent time serving the Diocese of Phoenix during formation, but not one of them grew up speaking English.
Bishop blesses trio of second-class Mother Teresa relics
When Mother Teresa of Calcutta visited Phoenix 27 years ago, she kissed the ground at Our Lady of Fatima Mission in three locations. In a special liturgy Sept. 22, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted blessed those locations as second-class relics of the newly canonized saint.
One year later, movement ignited by ‘Into the Breach’ going strong
Last year, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted called men of the diocese to action with his apostolic exhortation, “Into the Breach.” Since then, this movement has spread throughout the diocese and beyond.
Bishop blesses growing school that bears two names — for now
COTTONWOOD — With arms raised and singing “He is Exalted,” the 197 students of the newly named St. Joseph/Immaculate Conception School filed into their new building and formed a square around the perimeter of the open center courtyard during the a blessing ceremony on Sept. 18.
Reminders of mercy, restored dignity grace bishop’s ‘State of Church’ address
Five cantors from Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral offered not just an audible, but a visual preview of the address which comprehensively shared how God's rich mercy is at work locally.
Legislative seminar calls on Catholics to be active in the public square, live faith...
“My friends, the Church has lasted 2,000 years. Let this be our finest hour!”
Bearing wrongs patiently: James Lackey develops young, Black Catholic leaders
James Lackey will be the first to tell you he has not suffered injustice. And yet, as he responds to detailed questions about how he grew up and came to be a leader in the Black Catholic community, it becomes apparent: this is a man who has borne wrongs patiently.
New group opens in Phoenix to offer young adults spiritual, professional development
“The young people of our generation yearn for a deeper sense of meaning. We know that something greater, worthy of pursuit, exists.” These words from Catherine Eckland opened the first meeting of the Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Phoenix chapter — the newest of the national organization Aug. 23 at St. Francis Xavier Parish.
Parishes gear up for new catechetical school year
Serving as a catechist is not just a job you do, it’s an expression of private and public faith. They, alongside parents, serve as models for thousands of children in faith formation programs.
Alpha feeds body, soul of young adult guests
It’s the gentlest dinner invitation to what could ultimately land someone at the eternal banquet.