Bishop blesses window depicting patron saint of vocations
The feast of Blessed Junipero Serra was cause for extra celebration in the Diocese of Phoenix this year. July 1 marked the dedication of a stained-glass window depicting the patron saint of vocations.
A day later, the Office of Vocations and Serra Club members throughout the diocese — who pray daily for religious vocations and financially support them — rejoiced in tipping the total number of seminarians out of the 20s to 32.
Construction continues at St. Francis Xavier
Visitors will find another construction zone at St. Francis Xavier beginning June 30. Temporarily, the primary point of contact for the general public has moved to the Marian Shop's front alcove near the church's front entrance. It's all to make room for a new parish center and additional parking.
‘Sun’ recognized with awards at national media conference
The Catholic Sun Newspaper was recognized with several awards at the annual Catholic Media Conference last month in Charlotte, N.C.
Fire at Catholic Charities’ Head Start facility causes major damage
As the flames ate away at a Catholic Charities facility on June 20, workers were left wondering where to begin in the process of restoration.
Leader of Spanish adult faith formation retires
One of few people who can say they worked for every bishop in the Diocese of Phoenix’s 45-year history is retiring June 30. Sr. Maria Celia Molina, SNDdeN, has spent the last 16 of those years working with adult faith formation at the diocesan level.
Bishop ordains three men to priesthood for Diocese of Phoenix
Catholics from around the Diocese of Phoenix packed into Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral June 28 to witness Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted ordain Kevin Grimditch, Keith Kenney and Scott Sperry to the order of priests.
CATHOLICS MATTER: Bob DeRosa — Retired firefighter performs rescues of a different sort
Bob DeRosa spent more than two decades as a New York City firefighter, rushing into people’s homes at their darkest hour. Since moving to Arizona and joining Holy Spirit parish 22 years ago, he’s found another way to rescue people.
Bishop blesses chapel window depicting ‘angelic friar’
The latest stained glass window to be installed and blessed inside the chapel at the Diocesan Pastoral Center depicts another saint whose canonization St. John Paul II advanced. This time, the artwork portrays an artist.
Newman Center leaders eager to build on success
The first words Maggie Otlewski heard while unpacking her freshman year were “Catholic Mass times?” as a stranger handed her the information. Two years later, she knows so much more.
‘Hands of Hope’ reaching out to local homeless with love, support
You’ve seen them: weathered faces lined with care, holding their cardboard signs by the side of the road, begging for help. You’re waiting for the light to turn green and try to avoid their stare. What to do?
