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.
Student’s tie design takes flight with Southwest Airlines
The odds of winning were sky high, but a Ss. Simon and Jude student defied the odds.
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).
‘Big Fish’ musical moves from Broadway to NDP
Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale will be the first high school in Arizona history to present the musical "Big Fish" Feb. 26-27 and March 4-5 in the school's auditorium.
The final stretch: Hundreds of ‘elect’ enter final discernment process before becoming fully Catholic
Some 600 people had a memorable way of showing their newfound love for the Catholic faith.
Brophy freshman testifies before U.S. Senate Committee
A Brophy freshman will have a solid reason for missing classes Feb. 25. He will be testifying before the U.S. government.
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.
Walk-A-Thon funds support Seton alumna serving Chandler community
Seton Catholic Preparatory students recently presented ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth with a $5,000 check to help the nonprofit organization continue its mission of providing services to East Valley youth.
Catholic groups keep benefit run, hike going strong
The Desert Nun Run and a Hike for the Homeless are both March 5 and consistently draw family-friendly crowds for a morning of fellowship and exercise while supporting the mission of each organizer.
