Meet Fr. John Nahrgang: Catholic convert credits Mary for vocation
For Fr. John Nahrgang, the call to the priesthood came not from a Catholic upbringing, but from the consistent whisper of Mary to his heart.
Jubilarian sisters from different orders in the diocese celebrate centuries of collective service
When the Serra Club gathered religious jubilarians from across the diocese for an appreciation dinner on May 5, those honored represented a steadfast dedication to people in need and a constant, reliable flow of prayer for the people of Arizona and around the world.
Seminarian basketball team hopes for comeback in this year’s JP2 Classic
The Phoenix Suns may have gotten the first pick in the NBA Draft, but the Phoenix Sons are currently building their all-star team to win the fourth annual JP2 Classic, a basketball tournament between the priests and the seminarians of the Diocese of Phoenix.
Church in United states implements Roman Missal in Spanish
Seven years after the Roman Missal was introduced with a new English translation, Spanish-speakers in the United States now have a Roman Missal in their own language that at the same time is uniquely American.
‘It’s really happening’: West Valley’s first Catholic high school set for start of...
Planned to handle the area’s rapidly expanding Catholic population, especially among Hispanics, the school will open for classes Aug. 13 and host a grand opening Aug. 21.
Pope Francis Names Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted As Apostolic Administrator of the Byzantine Eparchy...
WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has appointed the Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted as the Apostolic Administrator Sede Plena of the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine...
40 Days for Life activists challenged to heal, rather than fight culture at national...
Praying in front of an abortion center around the clock for 40 days straight might seem a daunting endeavor, but pro-life leaders from around the world organize the vigils twice each year.
Back to school season brings double dose of ‘firsts’ for Our Lady of the...
Campus leaders plan to add one grade level each year until the current first-graders enter eighth grade.
African priests strengthen U.S. church
Thirty African priests — among them 13 from various orders — are spread out in parishes throughout the Diocese of Phoenix alone with others filling priest shortages in the church nationwide.
USCCB national pro-life conference calls leaders to be missionary disciples
More than 100 diocesan, state and national pro-life leaders from across the U.S. networked in Phoenix this summer.
