Pope Francis Names Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted As Apostolic Administrator of the Byzantine Eparchy...

WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has appointed the Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted as the Apostolic Administrator Sede Plena of the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine...

Blue Ribbon award contributes to enrollment gain — Other schools still have seats

Most schools resume during the first full week in August.

Experts weigh in on the accuracy of Paul VI’s predictions

Fifty years later, what consequences of the widespread use of artificial birth control does the U.S. and world see? How close are they to what Pope Paul VI predicted?

Seminarian basketball team hopes for comeback in this year’s JP2 Classic

The Phoenix Suns may have gotten the first pick in the NBA Draft, but the Phoenix Sons are currently building their all-star team to win the fourth annual JP2 Classic, a basketball tournament between the priests and the seminarians of the Diocese of Phoenix.

Blind trust becomes ‘trust in action’: Couple shares NFP’s wisdom

“They had a bumpy road, yet they wouldn’t give up,” Leonard said of one NFP couple. “I was inspired that in the face of what some would say are insurmountable obstacles, they met each challenge prayerfully.”

Meet Fr. John Nahrgang: Catholic convert credits Mary for vocation

For Fr. John Nahrgang, the call to the priesthood came not from a Catholic upbringing, but from the consistent whisper of Mary to his heart.

Diocese graduates first class from new development program for young Catholic professionals

A new diocesan program designed to equip young Catholic professionals for leadership roles in the workplace and the community has sent its first graduates into the world.

Bishop Nevares urges nation’s return to faith, moral core at Independence Day Mass

More than 600 worshippers sought their nation’s return to the natural and divine principles that have protected her through more than 240 years during the Diocese of Phoenix’s seventh annual Mass and Rosary for America July 4.

Three make first professions in Franciscan community, first to enter since group was established

The ceremony also marked the first temporary profession by members who joined the community here in Arizona, following its establishment by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted two years ago.

Seminarian headcount hits historic high

It's far above the average of 29 the faithful have seen in the last five years.