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.
BOOKS: ‘Billowtail’ a delightful read for children and adults
When local author Sherry Boas decided to branch off into children’s books, she didn’t have to go too far for inspiration.
Thousands to join Catholic Church at Easter
Kasandra Bujold is counting down the days until the waters of baptism wash over her. At Easter, she’ll also be confirmed and receive her First Holy Communion.
’Get right with God’: New website guides Catholics in making a ‘good’ confession
Jesus died for the sins of all humanity. Yet we still continue to sin. Enter GoodConfession.com.
Holy Week: Church prepares for triumph of Easter
Holy Week is a practice of prayer, meditation, fasting and penance in preparation for the holiest day of the year — Easter. At least it should be.
Conference calls men to holiness first, then their household
Some 1,500 men left the recent Catholic Men’s Conference affirmed in their brotherhood. The seventh annual gathering, hosted by Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Phoenix, was one of three diocesan men’s conferences held across the United States March 22.
CALL program forms teens in chastity, provides opportunity to serve [Updated]
Grounding teenagers in the teachings of the Catholic Church and shaping them as leaders while living in a sexualized culture is the goal of a new three-year program.
Artist restores ‘Last Supper’ mural at West Valley parish
The Arizona artist who painted an exterior mural of the Last Supper at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Tolleson roughly 20 years ago returned during Holy Week to offer touch ups. The heat and sun faded the original work, which students in the parish's first reconciliation class also helped paint.
Sacred oils blessed, priests renew vows at annual Chrism Mass [Updated]
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted blessed the holy oils at the Chrism Mass April 14 that parishes throughout the Diocese of Phoenix will use to baptize and confirm people in the faith during the Easter Vigil and all year long.
