Rite of Election: Church set to welcome new members
The Catholic Church touches all the senses when it celebrates the Rite of Election with those preparing to join the universal Church next month at the Easter Vigil.
Fr. Spitzer to speak in Phoenix on behalf of Dominican Sisters
Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, a renowned scholar, author and Catholic leader, will speak at an April 10 luncheon at Mount Claret Retreat Center on behalf of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist.
‘Everybody smiles’: St. Vincent de Paul’s dental clinic gives patients bright smiles, brighter futures
Francis Richardson longed for a full set of teeth so much that he created his own using a sheet of white paper and a pen. Before coming to St. Vincent de Paul late last year, Richardson estimated it had been a decade or so since he had seen a dentist.
Annual appeal provides critical funding for parishes
Funds from the Charity and Development appeal provide crucial funding to parishes and help ensure a Catholic presence on college campuses such as Northern Arizona University.
CATHOLICS MATTER: Adela Gaxiola – Hunger for God steers immigrant toward Eucharist
Growing up in Chihuahua, Mexico, Adela Gaxiola longed to go to church, but her father wouldn’t allow it. “When anyone in the family spoke of God, he would get angry,” she said.
A life reclaimed: DIGNITY program transforms women who see selves as ‘throwaway’
An eighth anniversary isn’t a traditional milestone to mark. But every day away from the life of human trafficking, especially sex trafficking, is worth celebrating.
Catholic Community Foundation honors 32 high school-bound students with Christian Service Award scholarships
They can’t operate a motor vehicle, but 32 high school-bound eighth-graders across the Diocese of Phoenix know what drives them: a life centered on faith and service to others.
Q&A: Baseball legend Tommy Lasorda is Catholic to the core
Tommy Lasorda, the two-time World Series champion and two-time National League Manager of the Year, was in town to speak at Seton Catholic Preparatory in Chandler March 8 to benefit the school’s booster club and athletic program.
Parishioners lean on Scripture, each other to guide them through Lent
Catholics are now well into the holy season of Lent and challenging themselves to draw closer to Christ through prayer and action.
A walk with God: Youth prepare for ‘Camino de Santiago’ in Spain
For more than a thousand years, millions have made their way through the lush landscapes of France and Spain, traversing what’s known as the Camino de Santiago or the Way of St. James. This summer, a group of young people from St. Anne Parish in Gilbert is joining their ranks.
