Bishop Kicanas recalls McCain’s legacy of service, bipartisanship

TUCSON (CNS) — Retired Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson praised Arizona Sen. John S. McCain, who died at age 81 of brain cancer Aug. 25, for his service to the nation.

Former nuncio’s claims should be ‘taken seriously,’ Bishop Olmsted says

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted issued a statement Aug. 27 asking that the questions raised by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, former nuncio to the United States, in a letter published by two Catholic media outlets, “be taken seriously and his claims be investigated thoroughly.”

Dcn. Ken Miller (1933-2018): Served St. Thomas the Apostle faithful for 25 years

He was such a family man, that this commercial structural engineer never took a job out of town or discerned the diaconate until his kids were grown.

Bishop Thomas J. O’Brien, retired bishop of Phoenix, dies at 82

Bishop Thomas J. O’Brien, retired bishop of Phoenix, died at 6:11 a.m. on Aug. 26. He served as the third bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix from 1982-2003. He was 82.

Fr. Greg Rice, MHM (1939-2018), brought missionary zeal to Native American community, beyond

His call to priesthood began in the Middle Eastern desert. His final ministerial years culminated in a southwestern one.

Former U.S. nuncio alleges broad cover-up of McCarrick’s misdeeds

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A former apostolic nuncio to the United States accused Church officials, including Pope Francis, of failing to act on accusations of abuse of conscience and power by now-Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick.

Photo fun for Xavier teen merits ‘finalist’ status nationwide

She enrolled in a beginning photography class in January. A spontaneous photo taken about a month into it is now a finalist in a nationwide photo contest.

Profiles in Mission: Arthur Walker, Jr.

With the far West Valley being the fastest growing section of the state, we will be able to evangelize a whole new group of parents and students that would not be able to attend Catholic schools due to the commute.

‘God saved my life through sports’ – Catholics prepare for Ironman race

DALLAS (CNA) — Competitors in an Ironman race swim 2.4 miles and bike 112 miles, and then run a marathon to complete more than 10 hours of racing that tests athletes’ highest levels of endurance. For some Catholics, preparing for an Ironman contest includes spiritual, as well as physical conditioning.

Former presidential candidate John McCain, who represented Arizona for 35 years, dies at 81

U.S. Senator John McCain from Arizona passed away earlier today, Aug. 25. The former 2008 Republican presidential nominee represented Arizona in the U.S. Senate since 1987.