‘Blue Mass’ honors first responders, fallen officers and firefighters

Law enforcement officers and firefighters, active and retired, from throughout the Diocese of Phoenix gathered Nov. 6 for the Blue Mass in honor of first responders at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral.

Walking with the Saints: ‘Night of Hope’ celebrates Catholic education, raises funds for tuition...

Catholic education is something from the heart of God that’s meant to evangelize. That was the message heard by more than 800 gathered for the seventh annual Night of Hope gala.

Community mourns loss of Msgr. McMahon, 93

A Diocese of Phoenix pioneer and missionary known as a builder of community whose love for the Church and its people reflected his infinite faith has died.

Fifth-grader advances to diocesan spelling bee

It took 24 rounds to narrow 22 of St. Francis Xavier's top student spellers down to its champion.

Eight men begin lifelong service to Church as deacons

Eight men prostrated themselves inside Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral Nov. 8 in a gesture of humility and self-donation to the Church. Each had answered God's call to serve as permanent deacons.

New mural depicts ‘safe place’ for young refugees in Arizona

Every child deserves a safe place, whether it's in a parent's arms or a home. Children and young adults who are refugees don't readily have such luxuries.

Veterans find help to heal their emotional wounds at Franciscan center

David Campbell believes he has died twice in his lifetime.

Honoring those who serve, remembering those who gave their lives

They came from all over the Diocese of Phoenix, decked out in their dress uniforms, to honor the men and women of the armed services.

Scottsdale parish named champion of energy efficiency

Look to St. Daniel the Prophet Parish in Scottsdale for winning ways to become an energy-efficient campus.

Young artists honored for Marian depictions

Organizers of the annual Arizona Rosary Celebration Poster Contest awarded some two dozen artists as first place winners. Their posters depicted how Mary, the Immaculate Conception, affects their life.