Irish priests in Arizona: 70 years of service and love, delivered with a brogue
Waves of priests from the Emerald Isle began arriving in 'State 48' in 1946 with more than 100 priests trading in verdant fields for the scorching Arizona sun over the years.
Catholic college, university prepare to welcome first nursing students
Bachelor and doctorate-level nursing programs are launching soon in the Diocese of Phoenix at Saint Xavier University and College of St. Scholastica, respectively.
Year of Mercy invites faithful to sacrament of Reconciliation
An invitation by the Holy Father invites Catholics around the globe to discover God’s mercy and extend forgiveness to others, especially March 4-5.
Bishop Olmsted establishes new leadership position at Xavier, Notre Dame Preparatories
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted announced today the establishment of a new executive leadership structure at Xavier College Preparatory in Phoenix and Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale. The two Catholic high schools are implementing a “President/Principal” model, providing for an external-facing institution builder (president) and an internal-facing champion of academics (principal).
Parish’s young adult outreach taps into ‘homebrewed evangelism’
Whether it's at a parish or at a bar, parish leaders are brewing up a new approach to young adult evangelization via home-brewed beer and a Phoenix chapter of "Catholic Beer Club."
Now is the time for conversion and mercy, says Pope Francis at Juárez Mass
CIUDAD JUÁREZ – Just as God called Nineveh to conversion, so too are we called to conversion, through mercy, said Pope Francis at El Punto in the former Juárez Fairgrounds next to the U.S.-Mexico border during the last day of his apostolic visit to Mexico.
Lent should be lived ‘more intensely’ in Year of Mercy
Lent exists for the sake of Easter; a 40-day pilgrimage where the faithful remember, celebrate and participate in Christ’s life, death and triumphant resurrection.
Bishops Nevares and Kicanas in Ciudad Juarez before Pope Francis’ visit [VIDEO]
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Pilgrims, locals look forward to Pope Francis’ message of mercy in Juárez
CIUDAD JUÁREZ ― Pope Francis comes to Ciudad Juárez with a message of hope and mercy, say Rosa and Sergio Siller, who are leading a group of pilgrims from Sacred Heart Parish in Phoenix. Sergio is a native of the last city on the Holy Father’s apostolic visit to Mexico, and he and his family are staying with his family while they’re here.
Special Mass honors life, launches 40 Days for Life campaign
Christ calls every person to a special mission, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted told Massgoers who often find themselves praying in front of abortion clinics.