Modern cathedrals, historic missions and a painting with a remarkable story
The extra half hour to prepare belied the busy schedule we would have on the second day of our California pilgrimage.
Bourgade Catholic places top in division for blood donations
With an estimated 23,500 blood donations by the end of the school year, teens have retained their status as United Blood Services largest statewide donor group for the 10th consecutive year. Bourgade Catholic High School placed top in their division for blood drive efforts.
Women religious leaders urged to practice accompaniment at annual national assembly
SCOTTSDALE — In a room filled with nearly 900 leaders of various women religious communities, not everyone could practically step up to the mic.
Xavier teacher set to inspire nation’s top high school artists
Alison Dunn, an art teacher four times over at Xavier College Preparatory, will be the keynote speaker at the Congressional Art Competition in Washington, D.C. June 23.
Sr. Elizabeth Welter, BVM, who taught at multiple diocese schools, dies at 93
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Sister Elizabeth Welter, BVM (Prudentia), 93, died Aug. 13, 2016, at Caritas Center in Dubuque, Iowa. She was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Dubuque.
Luck of the Irish spreads to all Catholics this Lent
It only happens with a wee bit of luck every several years: March 17, the feast of St. Patrick, falls on a Friday this year. The patron saint of the Emerald Isle, credited with Christianizing the Irish, is the inspiration for celebrations not just in Ireland, but throughout the Irish diaspora.
CDA donors strengthen prenatal, parenting bonds
Dulce Suarez credits Aid to Women Center not only for pre-and postnatal care, but parenting classes that she still attends.
Blue Mass honors, thanks first responders
Both inspirational and colorful, the annual “Blue Mass” at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral drew dozens of police officers, firefighters and other law enforcement and emergency personnel, both active and retired. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares presided over the Mass of Thanksgiving for All Emergency Personnel on Nov. 5.
Profiles in Mission: María and Mauricio Avalos
We moved to Arizona in 2003 so as soon as we got here, we started searching for a parish. When we went to St. Margaret’s it just felt like a church in Mexico. It felt like home.
Bishops Nevares and Kicanas in Ciudad Juarez before Pope Francis’ visit [VIDEO]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EELJV8Wf08Y&feature=youtu.be
