Panel provides hope for student success despite learning disability
Parents seeking a Catholic education for children with learning disabilities in the Diocese of Phoenix have support from a local grassroots organization. The Arizona Catholic Schools Disabilities Fund, founded two years ago by Lisa Colangelo Fischer, Ph.D., partners with Catholic schools to educate and support parents, teachers and staff by advocating inclusion of special needs students.
Arizona Bishops speak out against Prop. 205, which would legalize recreational marijuana
As the countdown to Election Day continues, the Catholic bishops of Arizona have spoken clearly about one measure on the ballot they hope will go down in defeat: the legalization of recreational marijuana.
‘40 Days’of saving lives: ‘Respect Life Month’ focuses peaceful efforts statewide
Thousands of lives spared, 133 abortion workers who quit their jobs and 75 centers that closed their doors forever. The stunning success of the 40 Days for Life movement in the midst of a culture of death has pumped new energy into the movement dedicated to protecting human life from conception to natural death.
Holy Door art project sets hearts on path toward mercy
Students walked through mock “Doors of Mercy” at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and even made a mini set in art class as part of a "Mercy Unites Us" effort that teamed up parent and student learning.
Arizona Rosary Celebration to honor Our Lady of Mercy
Even though the Year of Mercy will end next month, organizers of the 41st annual Arizona Rosary Celebration wanted to remind the faithful that there is still time to commemorate the jubilee year.
Catholic health care workers challenged to serve with integrity
The preservation and protection of the Catholic health care worker’s conscience is a benefit to everyone, said San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone in his keynote address to Phoenix-area health care professionals following the annual White Mass.
Sr. Laurian McDonald, BVM (1928-2016)
Sr. Laurian McDonald, BVM, spent her life calling children to love Jesus in one another including at St. Agnes and St. Matthew schools plus pastoral work at All Saints in Mesa and Hispanic Ministry at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glendale.
Sr. Marie BIbiane Roy, OP (1936-2016)
Assignments took her to schools in Maine and Massachusetts and Arizona apostolates in Tempe, Phoenix and Tucson plus work at the diocesan Kino Library and St. Clement of Rome Parish in Sun City.
African sisters bring diverse talents to Arizona
Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus left Uganda and South Sudan to establish its first American apostolate and serve the community via parish catechesis, school assistance and refugee services.
Teen golfers take swing at titles
A late September day is proving to be a memorable date for young golfers throughout history.
