Synod calls for Bible-based presentation of God’s plan for family
As members of the Synod of Bishops concluded work on the second of three chapters in their working document, they continued to call for a tone and for language that is clear, simple and encourages people to see it is possible to live the vocation of marriage and family life.
Diocese’s first Bible conference takes participants deeper into God’s Word
Employees forced to work at home. Restaurants and stores by the hundreds closed. Classrooms emptied of the familiar sights and sounds of children learning. The coronavirus pandemic has offered the world unprecedented challenges to daily living … and given Catholics an opportunity like none before to lean on God through His Word. That’s exactly what the Diocese of Phoenix’s first Biblical Studies Conference provided.
Pope names Vatican official first bishop of U.S. Anglican ordinariate
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After consultation with the governing council of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, Pope Francis named Msgr. Steven J. Lopes to be the first bishop of the ordinariate, which serves former Anglicans in the United States and Canada living in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
Deacons gather in Rome, share reflections on ministry, challenges
Phoenix deacons are among those in Rome May 27-29 for the Jubilee for Deacons during the Year of Mercy.
Catholic schools teach mind, soul to always strive for greatness
“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.
André House man named one of nation’s 10 Spirit of Holy Cross Award recipients
Ted Dunne, one of 10 newly named Spirit of Holy Cross Award recipients, completes the picture of the Holy Family it takes to care for those who are homeless and vulnerable.
French priest’s martyrdom a life-changing event, archbishop says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The martyrdom of a French priest killed a year ago while celebrating Mass was an event that “has transformed me as a bishop,” Archbishop Dominique Lebrun of Rouen said.
Repair bills stack up at West Valley parish
They’ve depleted the budget and that “to do” list of projects that can’t be ignored keeps growing.
Italian convents act as safe houses for victims of sex trafficking
Before her 18th birthday, Elizabeth had already traveled across the Sahara and the Mediterranean on her way from Nigeria to Europe and spent six months in a brothel in Denmark. She was being prepared to start working on the streets of Italy when she found her way to Casa Rut, a safe house for trafficking victims.
‘This is the pope’s youth!’ [VIDEO]
World Youth Day pilgrims arrive in Panama filled with faith and enthusiasm.
