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.

Toronto Cardinal calls vocation directors to become fire

There’s the fire of majesty and mystery, of Pentecostal zeal, of sacrificial love and of purification. All work together to create hearts “set on the fiery, dazzling beauty of our true home, the heavenly Jerusalem,” the cardinal said.

Loyola Academy director showcased as chamber’s ‘Best in Class’ [VIDEO]

Meet the female director who has overseen a tuition-free Catholic middle school for boys from across Maricopa County since its inception.

Upcoming Mass, legislative seminar serve as lively Catholic voters’ guide

Laity, clergy and public officials alike call the gathering informative and even-handed. Be sure to register for your free ticket.

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.

Local Church responds to crisis

The Diocese of Phoenix was in the midst of its own sexual abuse crisis more than 15 years ago and has since been proactive in providing healing for survivors plus preventative measures training for Church employees and volunteers.

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.”

Supporters gather to celebrate 85 years in Arizona for Sisters of Charity of Seton...

SCOTTSDALE — In her final days, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton urged her followers to “be children of the Church.”

Loyola University bestows alumni award on St. Francis Xavier principal

The Damen Award, named for Loyola University's first president, Jesuit Father Arnold J. Damen, is among the campus's highest honors.