Sun City pastor reflects on friendship with Father Stu Long, subject of forthcoming Mark...
The worst day in the late Father Stuart Long’s life was the day the rector at Mount Angel Seminary in St. Benedict, Oregon, told him that he would not be recommending him for ordination. Father Long’s inclusion body myositis — a rare, incurable autoimmune disease affecting the muscular system that eventually took his life in 2014 — had progressed to the point where the rector was concerned whether the seminarian would be able to carry out his sacramental duties as a priest.
Fighting the Devil
Ouija boards, séances, tarot cards and energy healing all have one thing in common: They serve as entry points for demonic activity. Wait. Demonic activity? Is that even a thing anymore?
School sports and extracurricular activities are back – highlights from around the diocese
“Please pray that this school year would be normal.” The prayer request echoed by many Catholic school students at the beginning of this academic...
Notre Dame Prep’s 2nd Annual Saints 5K proves to be a win for teens
By Kimberly Haub
Despite the chilly morning temperature on Saturday, Jan. 29, more than 250 runners and walkers gathered at Notre Dame Prep High School...
Sports and extracurricular activities thrive at Xavier
by MaryJose “MJ” Martinez, XPress Staff Writer, Courtesy Xavier College Prep
When it comes to sports, Xavier prides itself on the fact that it is...
Brophy athletics return to full competition for 2021-22
By Kathy Mabry
After abbreviated seasons at the end of the 2019-20 school year and during the 2020-21 school year, the Broncos were fully back...
New bikes brighten the day for St. Matthew’s students
As St. Matthew’s students prayed in Mass, a surprise was waiting for them! On Wednesday, March 23, principal Christine Tax announced after Mass that all the children (grades kindergarten to 8th grade) from St. Matthew’s Catholic School received free bikes thanks to Bob’s Free Bikes as well as ABC 15’s bike drives. Overall 130 bikes were donated to the school.
Tucson bishop recalls Padre Kino’s zeal to evangelize across vast territory
As Father Eusebio Kino was riding his horse through what is now Arizona and Sonora, Mexico, he was known to sing the "O Lux Beata" hymn and recite the Litany of Loreto.
Diocese eyes first Catholic rehab center for addictions
Stretching across the pine-brush and open grasslands about 50 miles south of the Grand Canyon are 40 acres of land where a visitor can gaze for miles at the blue sky and hear the soft breezes blowing across the countryside, the San Francisco Peaks in the background.
Pope will consecrate humanity, ‘especially Russia and Ukraine,’ to Mary, text says
While Pope Francis and bishops around the world will consecrate themselves and all humanity to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, they will include the phrase, "especially Russia and Ukraine."
