Shelter the homeless: Kathy Gibbons opens doors with love

In recognition of the Jubilee Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis, every month The Catholic Sun will feature a “Missionary of Mercy” who...

Men in the Breach: Ivan Rojas is following ‘Footprints’ of God

As a teenager, Ivan Rojas was one of those chosen to have his feet washed on Holy Thursday. Little did he know those feet would one day step into the breach, trekking hundreds of miles in pursuit of a closer relationship with God.

Arizona pilgrims grow in faith at World Youth Day in Krakow

KRAKOW, Poland — Months prior to the trip, Renee DeSoto was unsure about going to World Youth Day. Her father passed away in February...

New group targets young adult Catholics

Millennials are falling away from the faith, but solid efforts from Young Catholic Professionals and Alpha are coming to Phoenix and offering concrete hope for genuinely bringing them back.

Student rep for Arizona’s professional social workers studies at St. Scholastica

Golda Miller is one of two student representatives, on a board of 20, that will provide perspective to the Arizona Chapter.

Catholic fraternity Phi Kappa Theta promotes service at national conference

The Aug. 4-6 conference was intended to give fraternity chapters direction while reinforcing the organization’s vision for future members.

Back-to-School season applies to adult group too

It's not just for students, parents, teachers and other campus staff. It's for a key volunteer group too.

Catholic schools teach mind, soul to always strive for greatness

“What I always sense is the passion and desire of our students, coupled with a belief that all things are possible with Christ,” the incoming president of the Diocesan School Board said.

Fr. Peter Dobrowski, newly-retired pastor of Bullhead City parish, reflects on his priesthood

Ask most first-graders what they hope to be when they grow up and you’ll get the standard responses — firefighter, doctor, police officer, teacher or pro baseball player. But from the age of 6, Peter Dobrowski knew he had a different calling. He felt the persevering inner tug of the Holy Spirit to serve God as a priest.

Latest adventure for Girl Scout troop brings them home in prayer

When a pair of Girl Scouts launched a Vinnies Rosary Project this summer, the Marian connections behind it all eluded them.