Gov. Brewer signs religious liberty bill; HB 2625 becomes law
Gov. Jan Brewer signed legislation May 11 that allows religiously affiliated employers to opt out of coverage for contraceptives and abortifacients. The issue has...
Three Phoenix seminarians graduate from Josephinum
Three Phoenix seminarians studying for the priesthood earned bachelor degrees May 12 from the Pontifical College Josephinum. It marked completion of the first phase...
Fifth-graders fill Gift Ark for struggling families worldwide
GLENDALE — It’s one thing to know the story of Noah’s Ark and the pairs of animals inside. It’s entirely another to buy such...
TRAVEL ESSAY: Mexico: Beauty through faith amid violence
The origins of the Mesoamerican feathered snake god aren’t certain, but the Aztecs believed he came down from heaven twice a year to bring...
Catholic Community Foundation honors Harper, Garagiola
The Catholic Community Foundation honored Sharon Harper, president and CEO of Plaza Companies, as well as former major league baseball player Joe Garagiola April...
Xavier’s Young Vincentians revamp Phoenix home
They’re probably years away from owning a home, but 15 teenagers know firsthand the sacrifice required to maintain one.
There’s sanding, painting, deep cleaning, moving...
Local families adopt special-needs kids from abroad
Heidi Czerkes has given birth to three sons, but with each pregnancy, complications arose. When she and her husband Mike, an obstetrician-gynecologist, wanted to...
Poirier takes his family on the road again, farewell concert May 21
For years, the Poirier family has toured the country, visiting almost all 50 states, sharing music, stories, and testimony in hopes of encouraging renewed...
‘Irreplaceable’ principal leaving St. Mary-Basha for new position
During her 28 years as principal, students, parents and teachers at St. Mary-Basha Catholic School have learned to rely on the leadership of Sr....
Arizona Catholic Conference 2012 legislative wrap-up
On May 3, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 8:25 p.m. after spending 116 days in session. While there were many items of historical significance this year, including the celebration of Arizona’s Centennial, perhaps the most significant item is that the 2012 legislative session can be called the best session ever for pro-life and religious freedom issues!
