Throwback: Soon-to-be Blessed Sheen emphasized effects of faith during Phoenix visit 44 years ago
The Roadrunners and the Suns could well envy the faith of the followers of Christ as 12,000 persons jammed the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, on the evening of Dec. 3 to celebrate the diocesan Festival of Faith.
Arizona voters side with bishops in rejecting Proposition 205
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Arizona voters rejected Proposition 205, which would have legalized recreational marijuana, while voters in California, Massachusetts, Nevada and Maine approved similar initiatives. Arizona, California and Massachusetts bishops spoke out against the initiatives.
Eastern Catholic Churches are one in faith, says U.S. Syro-Malabar bishop
ROME (CNS) — While the Eastern Catholic Churches have different liturgies that highlight centuries-old cultural and religious traditions, they all remain united in their commitment to serve Christ and his Church, said Bishop Jacob Angadiath of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of St. Thomas of Chicago.
Fr. Gerald Thaar (1937-2017): Crosier priest’s ministry spanned rain forest, desert, native Michigan
Fr. Thaar, osc, spent more than 50 years as a priest serving 27 year in the rain forest plus time as a chaplain and priest in Arizona plus his native Michigan.
Catholic Cemeteries restores historic family’s vault
Officials at St. Francis Cemetery and Mortuary in Phoenix cleaned up and fixed the Paolo Perazzo Vault that contains the bodies of seven extended family members. Fr. Chuck Kieffer, at left, blessed the family vault Feb. 19 in a private ceremony with five descendants in attendance.
Moms’ group delivers Holy Week happiness to area children
A group of Ahwatukee moms brought some early Easter joy to children whose mothers or other caretakers struggle to provide.
Student rep for Arizona’s professional social workers studies at St. Scholastica
Golda Miller is one of two student representatives, on a board of 20, that will provide perspective to the Arizona Chapter.
CDA revs up efforts to help needy, vulnerable
The CDA supports over 70 community and charitable organizations that assist individuals in need or in crisis. Some of the outreach includes shelters for abused women, assistance for the elderly and resources for the homeless.
Back to School: Technology use becoming integral in classrooms
As the new school year begins, teachers are finding the integration of technology into curriculum and instruction is the norm rather than the exception. The proliferation of technology and social media has changed the way students learn, challenging educators to redefine approaches to teaching. Throughout the Diocese of Phoenix teacher-student interactions reflect technology advancements.
Faithful pray for migrants, discuss their plight at ‘Mass for Migrants’
The first Friday of the 2015 Lenten season had local Catholics reflecting on death and its prevention for the countless immigrants longing for U.S. soil.
