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.
Good Friday rosary at Planned Parenthood offers prayers, support for pregnant women
Carrying rosaries, pushing babies in strollers and bearing images of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Catholics from throughout the Diocese of Phoenix gathered in front of a Planned Parenthood clinic in a Glendale neighborhood Good Friday.
Portraying Jesus in death inspires youth to imitate His life
Praying the Stations of the Cross while acting it out for others has brought many teenagers at St. Jerome Parish in Phoenix closer to Christ. That’s especially true for the two young men who shared the role of Jesus this year.
CATHOLICS MATTER: George Moore – Finding joy through prayer, serving the poor
Growing up in Michigan near St. Gabriel Parish, George Moore never had any doubts about his Catholic faith.
