‘Polar Express’ train ride offers families glimpse of Santa’s village, Christmas cheer

The Grand Canyon Railway’s annual “Polar Express,” a moonlight journey beginning in Williams that transports passengers to a magical Santa’s village at the North Pole, began Nov. 8 and runs through Jan. 4.

Prescott community finds healing through service

Sacred Heart parishioners in Prescott remain steadfast in service to Christ and others as they heal from tragedy and loss.

ADVENT: Faithful prepare to celebrate the Incarnation

In joyful expectation, Catholics throughout the world wonder, wait and prepare for the coming of the Lord during the four weeks of Advent.

Military chaplains play key role for Catholics serving active duty

A local Valley man known as “JC” can still hear the Irish brogue of his Catholic chaplain in Vietnam. It was the priest who kept his spirits in check.

Arizona bishops lend voices to call for immigration reform

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares joined community leaders in a call for comprehensive immigration reform Nov. 21 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center.

St. Joseph the Worker plans to take services on the road

Terrance Alston works sun up to sun down and he couldn’t be happier. Over and over again, Alston describes himself as incredibly blessed. He transitioned out of homelessness.

St. Vincent de Paul School celebrates return to double-graded campus

A somewhat rainy Saturday didn’t stop some students from heading to St. Vincent de Paul School. Their attendance honored the school’s first days — it rained then too — and paved the way for its future. Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares joined Fr. José Jesus López, pastor, other priests and key leaders from the Daughters of Charity for a Nov. 23 blessing and dedication of the school’s long-awaited expansion efforts.

Chesterton expert wows Legatus members

EWTN fans know Dale Ahlquist as the host of the long-running “G.K. Chesterton: Apostle of Common Sense” series. Last month, Ahlquist spoke to members of Legatus, a national Catholic association of business leaders.

‘Centering on Christ’ energized bishop 10 years ago — and still today

The Catholic faithful caught merely a glimpse of their new bishop on Nov. 25, 2003, when he braved the Phoenix media gauntlet for the very first time.

10 years ago: Bishop Olmsted reflected upon past, challenges ahead

Today is is the 10th anniversary of Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted's appointment to the Diocese of Phoenix from the Diocese of Wichita, Kan. The...