Priests embrace new flocks to shepherd following appointments
Change is biblical. That doesn’t mean it’s easy.
This year’s wave of new priest assignments that largely took effect July 1 changed who fills the role of pastor and parochial vicar at 21 parishes.
National level of Catholic Charismatic Renewal gains support from local leader
A local name known especially among East Valley Catholics now has an additional national title.
Top-notch job resource agency enters West Valley
St. Joseph the Worker once again proved its due diligence in providing paths out of poverty via resources that lead to meaningful employment.
Homeschooled teen wins Catholic Textbook Project contest
Catholic Textbook Project announced Delaney McCartney from Gilbert as one of four winners in the publishing company's first, but highly sought after, history essay contest.
New ‘LIFE Runners’ chapter joins race to cross finish line that ends abortion
Some St. Mary Magdalene parishioners launched a “LIFE Runners” chapter in Gilbert as an extension of the self-purported world’s largest pro-life running/walking team that has members in every state and 23 countries.
El obispo ordena al Padre Camou al sacerdocio
Al estar postrado en el piso de la catedral llena de gente, esperando ser ordenado al sacerdocio, el Padre Fernando Camou bebió la Letanía de...
Catholics close out Fortnight for Freedom in prayer to Blessed Mother
“The Virgin Mary struck her claim to our nation from the beginning,” Manny Yrique said July 4 during Phoenix’s Mass and Rosary closing out the local observation of the fourth annual nationwide Fortnight for Freedom.
Café ‘Especial’ benefiting Catholic Charities hits secular shelves
It's a good day for coffee lovers. A new specialty ground coffee is available with proceeds benefiting Catholic Charities.
New daily EWTN call-in show features local voice as co-host
Debbie Georgianni, is finishing her third week of co-hosting “Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie,” a live call-in show that takes a fresh look at personal, spiritual and cultural issues all through a Catholic lens that draws on life experiences, solid theology and a lively conversation.
Dr. Vincent Sheridan, longtime OLMC principal, retires
A longtime elementary school principal credits a late Jesuit priest he once served with for teaching him some valuable lessons about leading a school by being an active, visible presence.
