Mother, wife, leader: Chavira’s personal and professional life reflect her ‘witness of Christ’
Maria Chavira has embraced multiple leadership roles throughout her life, but her responsibility as a wife and mother comes first.
Catholic Charities embarks on new affordable-housing project in central Phoenix
Catholic Charities Community Services is embarking on a new 300-unit residential development in central Phoenix.
Before a sold-out crowd, ‘Phoenix Sons’ outlast ‘Church Fathers’ in annual basketball game
Diocese of Phoenix priests and seminarians, who face off against each other annually for a fun-filled evening of basketball, met again on the hardwood Aug. 6. This year, as it resumed with fans in attendance, enthusiasm was high among players and spectators alike.
New Vicar of Evangelization eager to witness ‘authentic communion with God and others’
Bishop Olmsted has appointed Fr. John Nahrgang as the new Vicar of Evangelization for the Diocese of Phoenix.
Pope accepts resignation of bishop of Phoenix-based Byzantine eparchy
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop John S. Pazak of the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy, which is based in Phoenix.
Sisters of Life announces new foundation in the Diocese of Phoenix
Next month, five Sisters of Life will establish a religious community in Phoenix.
Vaccine mandates open door for bishops to discern an appropriate action
The rise in COVID-19 vaccine mandates around the country has prompted an increase in interest in a vaccine exemptions.
Ss. Simon and Jude School’s ‘rock’ marks 50 years as principal
For Sr. Raphael Quinn, her love for children and teaching is reflected in her 50 years of service as the Cathedral school principal.
Archbishop Naumann, Arizona bishops urge vaccination, conscience safeguards
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, chairman of the USCCB's Committee on Pro-Life Activities, encouraged Catholics to receive one of the coronavirus vaccines if they discern that it is appropriate to do so.
Bishop Olmsted to promote ‘healing, reconciliation’ in pastoral visit to African American community Sunday
Bishop Olmsted will bring a message of healing, reconciliation and encouragement to Catholic African Americans this Sunday.
