Gone, but not forgotten

Photos have a way of pulling at your heartstrings. For many, it was that of a Salvadoran father and child. Both were migrants trying...

Msgr. Michael O’Grady, retired rector of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, dies at 85

Msgr. Michael O’Grady, retired rector of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, passed way in his sleep July 13 in his native Ireland. The monsignor was among the “Foreign-Born Irish,” or “FBI” priests that had been in the Diocese of Phoenix from the beginning.

Vincentians launch prayer campaign

“Let us always pray for one another.” Those were among the first words Pope Francis ever shared and exemplified from the papal balcony. They’re also similar to verbiage now floating among the vast community associated with Phoenix’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

‘She came and prayed asking St. Sharbel to cure her’

The Monday of Jan. 18, 2016 was not just your ordinary day in Phoenix. It is a day that will always be remembered as the day that Dafne Gutiérrez, a young blind Hispanic woman and mother of four children, got her vision restored to normal through the intercession of St. Sharbel.

Local leadership program expands to Los Angeles

A two-year program created to develop Catholic leaders within the professional world is expanding beyond the Diocese of Phoenix in a move that reflects the success and popularity of the still relatively young initiative.

New Natural Family Planning coordinator comes to new role ‘quite naturally’

You might say Adriana Vasquez came to her calling as an advocate of Natural Family Planning quite naturally. The new NFP coordinator for the Diocese of Phoenix has parents who taught NFP well into their 70s.

Catholic Education Arizona scoops out $4M in first wave of need-based scholarships

Catholic Education Arizona welcomed principals back to the new school year with a sweet deal.

Foundation for Senior Living helps seniors in Northwest Valley to age in place

When the bus pulls up in front of Nancy and Allen Gulino’s home in Northwest Phoenix, it’s time for Allen to head to the Foundation for Senior Living’s Adult Day Health Services Center in Glendale.

Back to school 2019

A quick look at some first day photos and videos across social media plus where St. John Bosco is spreading the word about Catholic education.

Cathedral community mourns passing of retired rector

The opened blinds in his family room were a daily signal he was up and about and could receive visitors. One day, that signal never came.