‘Humanae Vitae’ a gift from Blessed Paul VI, says visiting bishop
FLAGSTAFF — Pope Paul VI gave to the world a beautiful gift in 1968, “and the gift he gave us was ‘Humane Vitae,’” said Bishop James S. Wall of Gallup, New Mexico, during a Sept. 15 presentation of “The Wisdom of Pope Paul VI” at San Francisco de Asís.
Historic day for Byzantine Catholics as Phoenix Eparchy’s cathedral marks 50 years
St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral, the cathedral for the Phoenix-based Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy, celebrated 50 years of serving the faithful with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy Sept. 30.
Retired Tucson bishop named apostolic administrator of New Mexico diocese
TUCSON, Ariz. (CNS) — Retired Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson has been named apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Head of USCCB vows ‘independence’, ‘accountability’ in addressing abuse, urges Diocesan finance leaders to...
“It’s extremely important that everyone in church finance work has a disciple’s heart, especially right now,” Cardinal Daniel DiNardo said.
Catholic Charities celebrates 85 years of bringing love of God to hurting world
"We’re doing this for the mission,” its chief executive officer said. That mission includes services like adoption, counseling, sheltering domestic violence victims, affordable housing, refugee resettlement and foster care, to name a few.
Faithful pray to purify church amid newest wave of clergy scandal
“It’s important to understand we are powerless against this evil but not helpless,” Fr. John Lankeit said. “It’s not in our power to fix. The solution to what is going on in the Church is to surrender to the Lord.”
One year later, ‘Together Let Us Go Forth’ effort uniting faithful for diocese’s future
“All of us are recipients of the faith. We didn’t pay for it. It was a gift.” Diocesan leaders are asking the faithful to pay that gift forward.
St. Paul loses retired pastor as diocese’s Emerald Isle connection fades
The time has come to return a gift on loan from Ireland and the Diocese of Tucson nearly 50 years ago.
Former Brophy president offers prayers at McCain memorials
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Jesuit Father Edward Reese, the former president of Brophy College Preparatory, offered prayers in both Phoenix and Washington, including a homily at the National Cathedral in Washington, after the death of U.S. Senator John McCain from Arizona who died Aug. 25 at age 81 after a long struggle with brain cancer.
Bishop Kicanas recalls McCain’s legacy of service, bipartisanship
TUCSON (CNS) — Retired Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson praised Arizona Sen. John S. McCain, who died at age 81 of brain cancer Aug. 25, for his service to the nation.
