Catholic Schools Week: A Cause for Celebration
Like master weavers, our school leaders across the diocese endeavor to blend the three dimensions of authentic Catholic school education — faith, academics and service — into a seamless garment to be proudly worn as one of the most effective school systems in Arizona.
Faithful, ‘infected with God’s DNA,’ called to embrace diverse ‘movement of love’
To experience the effect Martin Luther King, Jr., left on America 50 years ago was to glance at the Behnke family during the Mass in his honor.
Pennsylvania priests hiking the Grand Canyon inspired by ‘grandeur of God’
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CNS) — The beauty of the great outdoors and the spirit of God that it exudes came into full view for three priests of the Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania, who experienced the grandeur of the Grand Canyon in the fall.
Exceptional learners find welcome in Catholic schools
Catholic schools are entrusted with the mission of nurturing and developing the faith in students, and that includes those with special needs.
Vatican astronomer’s presentation provides heavenly insight
GLENDALE — Despite the perception that astronomy and, indeed, all science was incompatible with faith, Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno says it is, in fact, quite the opposite.
St. Joseph the Worker receives sizable grant to further employment mission
An average of 10 people per day became gainfully employed in the last fiscal year. The figure goes higher if you just count weekdays.
Prayer service invites Christians to pray that ‘all may be one’
Shortly after celebrating the first Eucharist, Jesus prayed that “all may be one.” It is this prayer that is at the root of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan. 18-25. Celebrated globally, the Arizona Faith Network is giving local faithful a chance to participate by sponsoring a Prayer Service for Christian Unity at 7p.m. Jan. 24 at St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral.
Arizona’s Carmelite sisters erase short-term absence of religious life at longstanding Chandler school
The trio is the third religious community to serve at St. Mary-Basha.
Steve and Linda Voita: Evangelizing through art
Linda Voita remembers the day a couple walked into the Voita Gallery in Scottsdale and admired a $5,000 painting her husband created depicting the Pittsburgh Steelers.
St. Sharbel relics return to Maronite church
The saint is known worldwide as a miracle saint for his spiritual and physical healings, including restoration of a Phoenix woman's vision restored after touching the relics in 2016.
