Catholics ring in New Year by learning how to evangelize at FOCUS summit
Alfonso Fraire didn’t think he’d be attending the Student Leadership Summit (SLS) at the Phoneix Convention Center because of his work schedule. However, God had greater plans and made it possible for Fraire to not only attend, but to also be sponsored by his parish, St. Mary’s in Chandler.
God is at work in the world, pope says at prayer service closing 2019
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God sent His only begotten son into the world, where He continues to dwell in the hearts of men and women, “urging them to believe, to hope, despite everything, and to love by working for the good of all,” Pope Francis said.
Put the phone away and talk to each other, pope urges families
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Reciting the Angelus prayer Dec. 29, the feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis entrusted to Mary, “Queen of the Family,” all the families of the world, “especially those experiencing suffering or distress, and we invoke upon them her maternal protection.”
Mom who lost son to suicide leads seminars to educate others, spread hope
Her "Stop the Stigma" seminar discusses the myths and misunderstandings about mental illness, as well as important information about suicide prevention.
Speakers call Catholics to live mission at Student Leadership Summit
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted welcomed more than 8,500 Catholic college students and parishioners from across the world to Phoenix Dec. 30 for the Student Leadership Summit.
Community Notification Statement: former priest Donald Philip Baker
On Dec. 30, 2019, the Diocese of Charlotte published the name of former priest Donald Philip Baker to its list of credibly accused clergy.
Institute of Catholic Theology to offer college credit courses through Franciscan University
University credit for theology courses is now as close as a central Phoenix parish for continuing education students and those enrolled at several universities.
State of the Campaign: Leadership
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s we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of Phoenix, we remember the fidelity of Jesus and give thanks for the many gifts...
Catholic leaders in Holy Land pray Christmas season will bring justice
JERUSALEM (CNS) — Christmas is a reminder of the redemption granted by God, despite encounters with sins such as war, injustice and overconsumption, said the patriarchs and heads of Churches in Jerusalem in their joint Christmas message.
Martyr of Denver? Father speaks of son who laid down his life for friends
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Does heroism equate with saintliness? Perhaps. “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for his friends,” Jesus explains in John 15:13.
