With CDA support, ministry facilitates healing for abuse victims

“I didn’t think I needed it,” said Alecia Turner of the invitation to attend a five-day Grief to Grace Retreat in Phoenix through Restore Dignity. “I didn’t think my current-day struggles had anything to do with my past.”

Fasting during Lent includes sharing, treating others kindly, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Loudly boasting or complaining about fasting during Lent and treating others unkindly is not what God wants, Pope Francis said.

Avondale parish will use mission resources to serve poor, provide scholarships, grow membership

As the “Together Let Us Go Forth ~ Juntos Sigamos Adelante” campaign works its way across the Diocese of Phoenix, individual parishes are being challenged to be part of the historic effort to raise $100 million in support of Catholic churches, schools, charities and the faithful.

Profiles in Mission: Diane Rosztoczy

The name of the campaign, “Together Let Us Go Forth ~ Juntos Sigamos Adelante,” is such a meaningful name.

Captain of men’s Olympic hockey team played for Catholic schools first

WASHINGTON (CNS) - Brian Gionta, captain of the U.S. men's Olympic ice hockey team, competed in the 2006 Winter Games and played on three NHL teams, but his skating roots go back to his Catholic high school and college teams.

Florida school shooting an act of ‘horrifying evil,’ says Miami archbishop

MIAMI (CNS) - Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski urged community members to come together "to support one another in this time of grief" after a shooting rampage Feb. 14 at a Broward County high school left at least 17 people dead.

Arizonans celebrate Catholic school system, 15,000 students strong in Phoenix

It was a near perfect attendance at the 2018 Mass and rally celebrating Catholic Schools Week in Arizona.

Lent is time to notice God’s work, receive God’s mercy, pope says

ROME (CNS) — Lent is a time for Christians to get their hearts in sync with the heart of Jesus, Pope Francis said.

Feast of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, Feb. 14

These Greek brothers were distinguished even before they became “the apostles of the Slavs.” Cyril taught in Constantinople and Methodius was a provincial governor.

Feast of St. Valentine, Feb. 14

What little is known of the feast’s namesake can be attributed to the lives of two martyrs: Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni, though most scholars consider them to be the same person.