Thousands unite their voice, spirits during Arizona for Life March and Rally
A chilly overcast day did not deter the estimated 4,500 people gathered together Jan. 20 to celebrate life and raise awareness for the growing pro-life movement at the Arizona for Life March and Rally in downtown Phoenix.
At Circle the City, end-of-life care also serves as hopeful beginning [VIDEO]
Pride almost killed him. Accepting help is prolonging his life and changing his outlook.
Visiting archbishop at Red Mass: ‘Alleviate suffering,’ stay true to Church’s mission
Political seasons and politicians come and go, but for more than 700 years, the Red Mass has brought together lawyers, judges, public officials and community leaders to pray for the God’s strength and guidance.
Philadelphia archbishop urges ‘new men’ to stand for truth at annual men’s conference
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap, urged a gathering of more than 1,300 men Feb. 3 to become “new men” in the battle to reclaim their God-directed roles as leaders of their families and communities.
Newly-arrived religious order puts parish ‘back to normal’
These Lovers of the Holy Cross of Saigon are now serving at St. Louis the King Parish and School in Glendale and offering forthcoming weekend help in faith formation to the Vietnamese community at Holy Spirit in Tempe.
With CDA support, ministry facilitates healing for abuse victims
“I didn’t think I needed it,” said Alecia Turner of the invitation to attend a five-day Grief to Grace Retreat in Phoenix through Restore Dignity. “I didn’t think my current-day struggles had anything to do with my past.”
Feast of St. Katharine Drexel, March 3
The daughter of a wealthy Philadelphia banker, Katharine received marriage proposals but wanted to become a contemplative nun.
Feast of St. Valentine, Feb. 14
What little is known of the feast’s namesake can be attributed to the lives of two martyrs: Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni, though most scholars consider them to be the same person.
Feast of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, Feb. 14
These Greek brothers were distinguished even before they became “the apostles of the Slavs.” Cyril taught in Constantinople and Methodius was a provincial governor.
Feast of St. Patrick, March 17
The patron of Ireland, this bishop was born in Roman Britain, kidnapped at 16 by Irish raiders and sold into slavery in Ireland.
