Arizonans ‘Stand Up for Religious Freedom’ at rally
In spite of the sweltering mid-day heat, more than 1,000 Arizonans gathered in front of the Sandra Day O’Connor Federal Building in downtown Phoenix...
Bishop remarks from Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally in Phoenix
Following is the text of the remarks made by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted at the June 8, 2012, Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally...
‘Fortnight for Freedom’ begins June 21
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for a two-week period of prayer, education and action in support of religious freedom. The 14-day...
‘Food is love’: Priest preaches sharing at meals
Fr. Leo Patalinghug sees nothing unusual with his dabblings in the culinary world. After all, the Catholic Church has known about the importance of...
Bishop ordains diocese’s newest priest
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted ordained Dan Vanyo to the priesthood June 2 at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral.
He joins 254 diocesan and religious priests...
59 graduate from Kino Institute
It’s no accident that, before receiving their certificates, the 59 local Catholics who graduated from the Kino Institute joined Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo Nevares for...
NEXT UP: Two enter final year of preparation before priestly ordination
What happened at the May 27 diaconal ordination Mass at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral went “far beyond human affirmation,” according to Bishop Thomas...
Knights of Columbus council awards 21 scholarships
MESA — The Knights of Columbus at St. Bridget Parish awarded 21 scholarships to local high school and college Catholics Sunday.
The men doled out $13,000,...
Memorial Day Masses at Catholic Cemeteries
Catholic Cemeteries throughout the Phoenix Diocese will be honoring "valiant men and women who have helped ensure our peace" this Memorial Day.
St. Francis Cemetery,...
Fortnight for Freedom June 21-July 4
On April 12, the Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a document, "Our First, Most...
