Court won’t take Arizona abortion ban case; lower court block remains
Arizona's law banning abortions at the 20-week stage remains unenforceable, after the Supreme Court Jan. 13 declined to hear the state's appeal of a lower court ruling that the 2012 law is unconstitutional.
Vera Bella program offers Biblical-based virtue formation for Catholic girls
Though still in its infancy, a Catholic formation and fellowship program for girls is already bearing virtuous fruit.
Catholic radio station aimed at Spanish-speakers celebrates anniversary
The Valley’s first Catholic radio station in Spanish, En Familia 740 AM, is celebrating its first anniversary Jan. 15-22.
New scholarships to help first generation Latino students at local Catholic universities
Two local Catholic universities have established the first local scholarship fund for Catholic higher education in Phoenix.
Mass to pray for migrants who died in Arizona’s desert
A Jan. 11 Mass at St. Timothy Parish in Mesa is being held to pray for the repose of the souls of 750 unidentified migrants who died in Arizona’s Sonora Desert between 2001 and 2013.
‘Gimme Shelter’ film highlights plight of homeless pregnant teens
Pro-life leaders from around the Diocese of Phoenix were treated to a preview Dec. 13 of “Gimme Shelter,” a film that chronicles the story of Apple Bailey, a young girl who flees from her drug-addicted, prostitute mother and seeks help from her biological father.
‘Red Mass’ to kick off legislative year, will feature retired N.M. bishop
Lawyers, elected officials, canonists and judges will gather Jan. 14 at St. Mary’s Basilica to take part in the annual “Red Mass,” sponsored by the St. Thomas More Society and the Diocese of Phoenix.
Catholic school students honored
Local Catholic school students have received a few honors in recent days from a full-year tuition to the third high schooler in seven years to don the Miss Arizona USA crown.
Our gentle shepherd: Bishop marks decade of serving the Church of Phoenix
On a typical evening, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted will make his way to the rectory chapel and pray vespers by himself, silently before the Lord. The bishop kneels using a meditation bench and, since he’s praying shortly before supper, his tummy rumbles.
Legatus welcomes new members
When military veteran Scott Fleckenstein founded his company, he felt a need to connect with other Catholic business leaders. He wanted to interact with other professionals who were facing the same challenges posed by secular society.
