With Cardinal Newman’s canonization, area Catholics reflect on his legacy

The canonization of Cardinal John Henry Newman Oct. 13 has led many faithful in the Diocese of Phoenix and beyond to reflect on the impact of this holy British convert.

Night of Hope to honor sisters’ role in 50 years of diocesan education

For generations, the secular and Catholic ideal of Catholic schools have involved (plaid) uniforms or a religious sister. Maybe both. The pair are certainly synonymous...

Under Our Lady’s Protection: Catholics urged to consecrate themselves to Christ through Mary

Marian consecrations often involve a 33-day preparation period which end on the vigil of a Marian feast day. Kid-friendly options are also available.

Diocesan patroness Our Lady of Guadalupe to be honored at Rosary Celebration

When the Diocese hosts the 44th annual Arizona Rosary Celebration later this month, it will be even more than an installment of an annual rite promoting prayer and intercession through the Rosary while honoring the Blessed Mother.

Cardinals owner remembered for commitment to faith, family

His legacy also includes contributions to Catholic education locally and nationally.

Marriage conference stirs couples with message of faith, meaning of love

It was a feat of logistics plus grace that resulted in about almost 500 couples from 60-some parishes experiencing a day of inspiration and community meant to bolster their marriages.

Phoenix trio among 31 seminarians ordained deacons in Rome

Three Phoenix seminarians knelt at the Altar of the Chair of St. Peter in Rome Oct. 3 as a U.S. bishop ordained them and 28 others deacons in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter.

Ss. Simon and Jude school community ‘steps’ it up for good health

“Teaching is a very physical profession, so we’re moving frequently, but the Workplace Walking Challenge allows us to find small, impactful ways to bolster our efforts,” the preschool director said.

Catholic university breaks ground for $100 million health sciences campus in Phoenix

Creighton University, an Omaha, Nebraska-based Jesuit university that has operated a health sciences program in Phoenix for more than a decade, formally broke ground for a new $100 million, 180,000 square-foot health sciences campus in a major expansion of the area’s only Catholic medical school.

Nazareth House insider: What the young seminarian trailblazers can expect

Five young men are the first seminarians in the Diocese of Phoenix’s 50-year history to begin seminary life within diocesan boundaries.