Catholics asked for input on the family ahead of Synod of Bishops

Catholics are being asked to participate in an online questionnaire about the family ahead of the Ordinary Synod of Bishops that takes place in Rome this October.

St. Mary-Basha Catholic School celebrates 70 years of faith in education

Seventy years ago, Fr. Joseph Patterson realized the primarily Hispanic children in his congregation were not being well served by local segregated schools.

Phoenix Diocese Invites Catholics to Participate in Vatican Questionnaire on the Family

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted announced today the launch of a questionnaire for use at the October 2015 Ordinary Synod of Bishops on the theme,...

Diócesis de Phoenix Invita Católicos a Participar en Cuestionario del Vaticano sobre la Familia

Obispo Thomas J. Olmsted anuncio hoy el lanzamiento de un cuestionario para el Sínodo Ordinario de los Obispos en Octubre del 2015 sobre el...

Bishop Nevares blesses ball field for student athletes

A parade of people stepped up to the plate long before Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares ever took the field to throw out the ceremonial first pitch Jan. 22.

Students rally at Capitol in support of Catholic education

More than 1,000 students, teachers and parents filled a muddy lawn at the State Capitol Jan. 28. Their purpose and energy were far more solid.

At Catholic Schools Week Mass, Bishop Nevares urges students to contemplate Jesus on cross

Meditating on Jesus throughout the day is a privilege extended to Catholic school students and the key to holiness.

S-T-U-D-Y-I-N-G pays off at Diocesan Spelling Bee

The 26 students who sat nervously on the stage at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School had been preparing for months, years even.

Family Service Counselor Brings Comfort, Christ’s Saving Message to Grieving Families

Working with grieving families is dear to my heart, and I consider it a privilege to be able to help them through this journey, with God and their faith at the forefront.

‘Vocation Boom’ to honor Bishop Olmsted’s efforts to grow ranks of clergy

“Vocation Boom,” an organization aimed at fostering vocations, will honor Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix Feb. 20 at a benefit dinner.