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“Today we are going to make one strong resolution that in this beautiful city no man, no woman, no child will ever feel unwanted, unloved,” said Mother Teresa when she arrived in Phoenix Feb. 1, 1989. “Let us thank God in this great gift that we can share in his love by giving love to others.”

Even Google knew a fresh, permanent worship space was coming

In recognition of the Jubilee Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis, every month The Catholic Sun will feature a “Missionary of Mercy” who...

KRAKOW, Poland — Months prior to the trip, Renee DeSoto was unsure about going to World Youth Day. Her father passed away in February...

Millennials are falling away from the faith, but solid efforts from Young Catholic Professionals and Alpha are coming to Phoenix and offering concrete hope for genuinely bringing them back.

“What I always sense is the passion and desire of our students, coupled with a belief that all things are possible with Christ,” the incoming president of the Diocesan School Board said.

Ask most first-graders what they hope to be when they grow up and you’ll get the standard responses — firefighter, doctor, police officer, teacher or pro baseball player. But from the age of 6, Peter Dobrowski knew he had a different calling. He felt the persevering inner tug of the Holy Spirit to serve God as a priest.

Roughly 10 groups from the Diocese of Phoenix are among the untold numbers of Catholics making their way to Krakow, Poland.

GLENDALE — In a liturgy packed with rich symbolism and ancient tradition, the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix celebrated the enthronement of Bishop John Pazak as its fifth bishop.