Fundraising starts to aid victims of Southern California fires
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Six major wind-fueled wildfires in Southern California have destroyed more than 1,000 structures and forced the evacuation of 200,000 residents.
Sunday has lost its sense as day of rest, renewal in Christ, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just like a plant needs sun and nourishment to survive, every Christian needs the light of Sunday and the sustenance of the Eucharist to truly live, Pope Francis said.
A Christmas clothing drive in Washington helps babies in Bethlehem
WASHINGTON (CNS) — December, when all eyes are on the baby Jesus, the Holy Land Family Hospital of Bethlehem wants others to think about modern-day babies in the city in the West Bank where the Gospel says Christ was born.
Pro-life carolers bring message in song to Glendale abortion center
GLENDALE — Singing the classic Christmas carol “Away in a Manger,” a gathering of about 50 men, women and children stood outside Planned Parenthood’s Glendale facility Dec. 9.
Chaplain says 40 years with bowl-bound Badgers ‘a wonderful experience’
He believes a lot of the team's current success is due to the strong spirituality among the coaches and players, starting with the head coach, who is Catholic himself.
New altar, expanded sanctuary bring parishioners at Carefree church more in touch with Christ’s...
Our Lady of Joy is even more of a place of joy now that a comprehensive church renovation is complete.
Homilist for upcoming MLK Mass discusses civil rights leader’s legacy
Fr. Royal (Roy) A. Lee, of the Archdiocese of Atlanta said as a visionary, Martin Luther King, Jr., could recognize the potential of America even in its brokenness.
Santa comes early for diocesan preschool classrooms
Sans the snow and eight tiny reindeer, Christmas came early for children attending the 29 preschools in the Diocese of Phoenix.
As pope turns 81, kids entertain with song, dance and 13-foot pizza
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating his 81st birthday, Pope Francis blew out the candles on a 13-foot long pizza after being serenaded with song and dance by children and employees from a Vatican pediatric clinic.
Charitable giving options abound with year-end perks
Among the 30-some tax credits available in the State of Arizona, Catholics should take note of a trio: tuition, charitable and foster care organizations.
