Mark Lombard is 2019 winner of the CPA’s St. Francis de Sales Award
Mark Lombard, business manager and a contributing editor of the Clarion Herald, newspaper of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, is the recipient of the 2019 St. Francis de Sales Award from the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada.
Modern cathedrals, historic missions and a painting with a remarkable story
The extra half hour to prepare belied the busy schedule we would have on the second day of our California pilgrimage.
God’s graces reflected in modern splendor, simple centuries-old chapel
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — As we bed down for the night, we look back on a day filled with contrasting images that spoke to our sense of worship.
Diocese responds law firm’s to planned press conference on clergy sex abuse
The Diocese of Phoenix released a statement upon hearing of a scheduled press conference being held in Downtown Phoenix today where a law firm known for litigating clergy sexual abuse cases around the country will announce the names, histories and photographs of 109 clerics accused of child sexual abuse in the diocese.
Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill ends 63-year-ministry in Diocese of Phoenix
The Diocese of Phoenix has 134 religious sisters in about 30 communities serving within its boundaries.
Annual Congreso challenges youth to ‘Ignite your Light’
Just months after Pope Francis published his post-synodal exhortation “Christus Vivit (Christ is Alive),” written specifically to young people, youth from throughout the Diocese of Phoenix participated in the Catholic Youth Congreso (CYC) May 18-19.
‘Special place’ of peace, contemplation: bishop dedicates new high school’s chapel altar
AVONDALE — The chapel at St. John Paul II Catholic High School is both a place where students can worship most days of the week as well as pray privately.
Blood drives abound at 14 parishes in July
Beginning this weekend, at least four parishes are hosting blood drives surrounding morning Mass times each Sunday throughout July.
Patriotism, love of God on display during Independence Day Mass, Rosary
While red might be the color we most closely associate with Jesus’ death on the Cross; red, white and blue were the colors filling St. Thomas the Apostle Church as the Diocese of Phoenix marked the nation’s 243rd birthday with its annual Independence Day Prayer for America and Rosary for the United States.
Catholic Press Association recognizes ‘Sun,’ diocese
The Office of Communications earned several accolades for its work during the Catholic Media Conference, hosted by the Catholic Press Association June 18-21 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
