School ‘angel’ offers $300k in matching funds
An anonymous St. Gabriel parishioner is being dubbed an “angel” for her offer to help fund the future of Annunciation Catholic School. The church and school share a Cave Creek campus that has added one classroom each year since it opened in 2009.
Legislative seminar draws hundreds to discuss public policy, role of faith in the public...
With the election just six weeks away, people from throughout the Diocese of Phoenix gathered for a Mass and legislative seminar Sept. 6 aimed at equipping them to become faithful Catholics in the public square.
Parishes educate, help children develop relationship with God
Deep in the heart of parish work is the faith formation of children through religious education programs. Thousands of children throughout the Diocese of...
Mount Claret celebrates 25 years; Christ Child shrine to be built at site
Nestled at the foot of Camelback Mountain, Mount Claret Retreat Center will celebrate its 25th anniversary with an Oct. 11 dinner billed as an “Evening Under the Stars.”
CATHOLICS MATTER: Craig Colson — Musician uses gift to draw people closer to God
Craig Colson has spent most of the last 20 years inside Catholic churches. It wasn’t always like that though. Growing up he dreaded going to church. Mostly, he said, it was the music he abhorred.
St. Mary’s High School named Catholic ‘School of Excellence’
The biennial Catholic Education Honor Roll is out and St. Mary’s High School is on it. The Cardinal Newman Society deemed some 70 high schools across 26 states as a School of Excellence meaning their Catholic identity is wholly integrated throughout all program areas and academics are top notch.
High school campuses host college info nights
High school students and their parents are invited to local Catholic high schools to learn more about various college and university options.
New director of family catechesis focuses on New Evangelization
As the new point person for supporting parishes in religious education, Angela Gaetano has hit the ground running.
St. Padre Pio window the fruit of two prayer groups
Nancy Rossiello remembers seeing Padre Pio once when she was a little girl. She was among many local Catholics devoted to the saint who sponsored a window bearing his image.
Diocese names Pereyra director of Hispanic Mission Office
Cristofer Pereyra has been working for the Hispanic community of Phoenix since 2000. More than a year and a half ago, he added championing the Catholic Hispanic community to his résumé as host and producer at En Familia Radio.
