Community celebrates love for Our Lady of Guadalupe
A colorful, artistic and quite musical celebration honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the diocese, sandwiched an outdoor Mass that nodded to Mary’s title born in Mexico nearly 500 years ago and her title mirroring the day’s notable feast, that of the Immaculate Conception.
Maryvale parish forms schola cantorum for all ages
The singers are, by and large, those whose only prior singing experience is from the pew, but it's free and open to all.
Priest professes first vows as diocesan hermit
In the tradition of the great Desert Fathers of antiquity, Fr. Eugene Florea was consecrated and professed temporary vows (first vows) as a hermit in the Diocese of Phoenix.
Diocese of Phoenix honors, offers prayers for public-safety personnel during annual Blue Mass
Donning their finest uniforms, a heavy presence of law enforcement personnel and first responders gathered at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral Nov. 30.
Governor honors André House duo with Volunteer Service Award
The couple knew how to make serving at André House "fun, relaxing and filled with the energy of hope.”
Finding the heart of Jesus this Advent
The liturgical life of the Church is literally the heart-beat and pulse of the faith in motion. To appreciate the richness of the Catholic faith, one must only look to the sacramental life of the Church.
Diocese raises $100K for Catholic scholarships capped off by annual Night of Hope
Hailey Infante dreams of one day helping heal people with kidney problems. But when her mother became ill a few years ago, it appeared the Catholic high school education Hailey sought to help realize those dreams was in jeopardy.
New coordinator for Safe Environment Training in Phoenix
The new coordinator for the Phoenix Diocese’s Safe Environment Training Office, Maria Escárcega, is a native of Arizona, is fluent in Spanish and has a background in the field of mental and behavioral health.
Advocacy Club students host ‘Dream to Educate’ in support of DACA students
A Brophy alum alongside a neighboring Xavier College Preparatory student will share personal experience with at the Nov. 28 event.
Deepening abuse crisis highlights need for Mass of Healing and Reconciliation
The deepening crisis in the Church following revelations involving clerical sex abuse in Pennsylvania and allegations involving former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick points to an even greater need for reconciliation and healing now.
