Knights of Columbus unveils initiation ceremony that will be public
After 142 years, the Knights of Columbus is pulling down a veil of secrecy that has surrounded its initiation ceremonies from its beginning in an effort to better showcase the order’s core principles and its drive to help Catholic men become disciples.
Bishop Wall: Pope Francis ‘passionate about life’ from conception to natural death
Gallup, N.M. (CNA) — After visiting with Pope Francis for two and a half hours during his region’s “ad limina” visit, Bishop James S. Wall of Gallup, New Mexico told CNA that he was encouraged by the Holy Father’s passion for the pro-life movement, his love for the vulnerable in society, and his willingness to discuss anything.
Diocese of Phoenix statement on death of John ‘Jack’ D. Spaulding
The Diocese of Phoenix has learned that John “Jack” D. Spaulding died Feb. 25.
U.S. Eastern Catholic bishops thank pope for lifting ban on married priests
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis “is a father who knows very well his daughters and sons,” including those who belong to the Eastern Catholic Churches, said the Armenian Catholic bishop of the United States and Canada.
Eastern Catholic Churches are one in faith, says U.S. Syro-Malabar bishop
ROME (CNS) — While the Eastern Catholic Churches have different liturgies that highlight centuries-old cultural and religious traditions, they all remain united in their commitment to serve Christ and his Church, said Bishop Jacob Angadiath of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of St. Thomas of Chicago.
Encountering Christ leads to renewal, reform, bishop says
The tomb of St. Peter is a place to renew love and gratitude to Christ for "breaking into our lives even maybe when we weren't hoping for or expecting it," Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted said.
Women’s conference aims to foster friendships with saints, embrace femininity
Catholic Women of Phoenix and its upcoming conference’s keynote speaker have a mutual friend: their patron saint, St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein.
Diocese’s CDA puts ‘faith in action’
“Together, we can do more than any one parish or person can do," the Charity & Development Appeal website says. CDA supports the faith family in churches, schools, apostolates and social service outreaches.
First Biblical Studies Conference aims to set ‘hearts on fire’ for Scripture
The Lord "never tires of speaking to his Bride, that she may grow in love and faithful witness," the pope said in an apostolic letter about the richness of God's word.
YouTube priest shares vocation journey, discernment tips in interview with ‘Sun’
Before evangelization and discipleship can happen, we have to recognize our own brokenness so Jesus can bring healing and love into our hearts, Fr. Mike Schmitz told a crowd of several thousand Dec. 30 at the Student Leadership Summit at the Phoenix Convention Center.
