Local leadership program expands to Los Angeles
A two-year program created to develop Catholic leaders within the professional world is expanding beyond the Diocese of Phoenix in a move that reflects the success and popularity of the still relatively young initiative.
Vincentians launch prayer campaign
“Let us always pray for one another.” Those were among the first words Pope Francis ever shared and exemplified from the papal balcony. They’re also similar to verbiage now floating among the vast community associated with Phoenix’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Msgr. Michael O’Grady, retired rector of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, dies at 85
Msgr. Michael O’Grady, retired rector of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, passed way in his sleep July 13 in his native Ireland. The monsignor was among the “Foreign-Born Irish,” or “FBI” priests that had been in the Diocese of Phoenix from the beginning.
Catholic Press Association recognizes ‘Sun,’ diocese
The Office of Communications earned several accolades for its work during the Catholic Media Conference, hosted by the Catholic Press Association June 18-21 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Gone, but not forgotten
Photos have a way of pulling at your heartstrings. For many, it was that of a Salvadoran father and child. Both were migrants trying...
Patriotism, love of God on display during Independence Day Mass, Rosary
While red might be the color we most closely associate with Jesus’ death on the Cross; red, white and blue were the colors filling St. Thomas the Apostle Church as the Diocese of Phoenix marked the nation’s 243rd birthday with its annual Independence Day Prayer for America and Rosary for the United States.
Blood drives abound at 14 parishes in July
Beginning this weekend, at least four parishes are hosting blood drives surrounding morning Mass times each Sunday throughout July.
Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill ends 63-year-ministry in Diocese of Phoenix
The Diocese of Phoenix has 134 religious sisters in about 30 communities serving within its boundaries.
Profiles in Mission: Sara Mitchell
I’m part of the Office of Mission Advancement where I work with a team for the “Together Let Us Go Forth ~ Juntos Sigamos Adelante” Campaign which is a campaign for discipleship and evangelization in our diocese.
Diocese responds law firm’s to planned press conference on clergy sex abuse
The Diocese of Phoenix released a statement upon hearing of a scheduled press conference being held in Downtown Phoenix today where a law firm known for litigating clergy sexual abuse cases around the country will announce the names, histories and photographs of 109 clerics accused of child sexual abuse in the diocese.
