NEWS BRIEF: Local Catholic high school achieves National Blue Ribbon recognition
On Sept. 16, the U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized 297 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022. Notre Dame Preparatory High School was one of four Arizona schools and one of 24 national private schools to earn this honor.
Arizona judge rules 1864 law banning nearly all abortions can take effect
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich praised Pima County Superior Court Judge Kellie Johnson for ruling Sept. 23 that a state law prohibiting nearly all abortions can take effect.
Fierce persecution around the globe aims to destroy Christianity
"Without the Eucharist, Christians in Iraq cannot survive." These were the words uttered by Fr. Ragheed Ganni, a young Chaldean Catholic priest martyred in Mosul, Iraq, alongside three subdeacons in 2007. With his cause for beatification open, Fr. Ganni may soon be among those the Church calls “blessed.”
NEWS BRIEF: Spanish Charismatic Renewal concert unites young people in praise
More than 150 teens and young adults from all over the diocese gathered on a recent September night for the first in-person event hosted by Cris Joven since 2019.
NEWS BRIEF: Bishop Dolan hosts Phoenix presbyteral council for the first time
Bishop John Dolan held his first presbyteral council meeting today at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in downtown Phoenix.
Deacon provides thoughtful explanation of Christ’s real presence
In some Catholic circles -- especially academic ones -- the term "apologetics" gets little, if any, respect. It's true that some efforts at apologetics are little more than Catholic fundamentalist attempts to prove "us" right and "them" wrong.
Ready for Mass: Churching like a pro
There was a time when Catholics would “hear” the Mass — they might show up to church and spend their time watching and listening to the priest.
Lourdes visionary’s relics inspire spiritual healing throughout Valley
Sister Maria Kim Bui, a Daughter of St. Paul, has been on a leave of absence from her community since 2021 to take care of her ailing mother. Her father died from COVID in January of that year.
NEWS BRIEF: Gathering of the Deans
Bishop John P. Dolan held his first Dean’s gathering on Wednesday at the Mt. Claret Retreat Center in Phoenix.
NEWS BRIEF: Bishop Dolan kicks off diocesan ‘listening tour’ at schools, parishes
As part of Bishop John P. Dolan’s efforts to better know the Diocese of Phoenix, one of his top priorities is to listen to parishioners, priests, deacons, religious, school leaders, students, and charitable partners over the next several months to better understand the needs and concerns of one of the fastest growing dioceses in the United States.
