Eucharistic mission looks to strengthen faith in True Presence of Christ
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted said he hopes the mission will “assist us to have an even deeper sense of awe and wonder at the love of Jesus present under the humble appearance of bread and wine."
Local missionaries bring Totus Tuus day camps to diocese
It’s a faith-filled recipe for growth — spiritual, intellectual and personal — that both children and their parents want to try again and again, even beyond the standard five-day format.
Bishop Olmsted blesses holy oils, priests renew promises at annual Chrism Mass
In a tradition dating back to the early Church, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted gathered March 30 with his brother priests to bless the oils that will be used in sacraments during the coming year.
Bishop urges abuse survivors to turn to Jesus for healing at biannual liturgy
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted urged survivors of sexual abuse by clergy and others — both within and outside the Catholic Church — to trust the love of Jesus for their ultimate healing and their leading away from the path of pain and anguish.
Community mourns loss of ‘cowboy priest,’ veteran chaplain
Fr. Kenneth Kleiber, who was known for his cowboy boots, his dedication to early weekday Masses in Glendale and his service to veterans living in Arizona, has died.
Fifth annual Phoenix Catholic Women’s Conference draws hundreds
Dynamic speakers, an array of vendors’ booths and the opportunity to meet other Catholic women attracted hundreds to Xavier College Preparatory Feb. 21.
One year later: Community remembers life, spirit of Fr. Walker
It has been one year since the life of Fr. Kenneth Walker, FSSP, was taken from the community he served. The memories and the spirit of the 28-year-old priest, however, are everlasting.
St. Mary’s students serve in alumni priest’s footsteps
Besides serving the community, they also visited the home of Fr. William Wasson, a 1947 SMHS alum, to honor and celebrate his life as a Knight.
Elementary students become world travelers
Students at Christ the King School in Mesa just returned from Christmas break, but are already leaving the classroom again.
Pope names Arizona Jesuit head of Church jurisdiction in Kyrgyzstan
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has named a 54-year-old Arizona-born Jesuit to be the new head of the Church’s Apostolic Administration of Kyrgyzstan.
