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“Teaching is a very physical profession, so we’re moving frequently, but the Workplace Walking Challenge allows us to find small, impactful ways to bolster our efforts,” the preschool director said.

United Blood Services recognized a West Valley parish for its award-winning blood drive efforts at a recent event where an East Valley Catholic happened to share her testimony.

Assignments took her to schools in Maine and Massachusetts and Arizona apostolates in Tempe, Phoenix and Tucson plus work at the diocesan Kino Library and St. Clement of Rome Parish in Sun City.

She offered the irreplaceable gift of Irish presence to school children, convent visitors, adults, the elderly, and via letter, inmates.

Honor a veteran these coming days via a special Mass, a Patriotic Rosary or another means.

An emerging Arizona chapter of an international peer ministry to Catholic women is taking root in the Diocese of Phoenix. Catholic women from throughout the Valley have been in formation for two years and are eager to see a slew of fresh faces at an inaugural meal. Catholic women and their friends of any or no faith are invited.

A full water bottle can quench someone's thirst. An empty one can still sustain body and soul.

Mientras que los católicos se preparan para celebrar la Pascua, sus obispos se alegraron por la nueva legislación pro-vida firmada y hecha ley por el Gobernador Doug Ducey el 30 de marzo.

PHILADELPHIA — Closing remarks by the Holy Father during the Festival of Families prompted a Valley seminarian to pause in deep gratitude. An emotional Frank Cicero, who is in his sixth year at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, wept as he spoke about his love for his mother.

The Catholic community is mourning the loss of a diocesan student turned Sister of Mercy who dedicated her life to nursing and social work.