PHOTOS: Holy Week and Easter Vigil

A look back at how the Catholic faithful celebrated Holy Week and the Easter Vigil.

National bus tour celebrates Catholic schools, honors diocesan partnerships

The University of Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education bus set off 42 cities ago to celebrate 20 years of partnership with dioceses. Five ACE teachers currently serve at three diocesan schools.

Arizona’s top high school seniors include pair from St. Mary’s, Brophy

Two of Arizona’s 20 highest-achieving high school seniors will receive a comprehensive educational package to attend an Arizona public university through their selection for this year's Flinn Scholarship program. They also receive funding for international study-related travel and professional development.

Junior high students ‘pay it forward’ through Arrupe Project

Seventh- and eighth-grade students at St. Francis Xavier School in Phoenix know what it means to be "Kids for Others." All 144 of them...

Students celebrate canonization of school’s namesake

Pope Francis canonized their school’s patron saint, Pope John XXIII, in Rome April 27. That set off a two-day celebration honoring his elevation to sainthood and the school’s new name.

Phoenix Diocese demonstrates commitment to child welfare through education, outreach

Promise to protect. Pledge to heal. The first statement serves as the foundation for the Church’s efforts in educating the community in its mission to prevent child abuse. The second underscores the work being done to reach out to survivors of abuse and to alleviate their pain.

Watch the Holy Mass and Canonizations of John XXIII and John Paul II

Can't make it to Rome for the canonizations of John XXIII and John Paul II? You've got options.

Verde Villas housing welcomes low-income families, veterans

Verde Villas On Thomas is a collaboration of Catholic Charities, Maricopa County, Foundation for Senior Living and the City of Phoenix to provide a permanent supportive housing community to needy families and individuals.

Sainthood Now! Catholics rejoice in upcoming canonizations, recall encounters with future saints

When Pope Francis canonizes Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II this month, the eyes of the world will turn toward Rome. Some of them will fill with tears of joy.

Villa Fatima breaks ground on new Alzheimer’s facility

A Tucson man has launched a corporation that will establish a network of skilled nursing facilities to care for Alzheimer’s patients.