As cases of virus spike in Arizona, Tucson bishop suspends public worship
Tucson Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger announced July 1 that state health officials have "strongly recommended" the suspension of public worship and that he agrees the recommendation is a wise course of action.
‘Good Is Winning’ social media effort gears up for Pope Francis’ visit
A broad digital media project to coincide with Pope Francis' visit this fall to the United States aims to recruit and interact with young people, particularly those who do not think of themselves as religious.
Arizona Catholic Conference seeks to increase charitable tax credits, affect abortion
A pair of bills aimed at charitable tax credits plus three bills aimed at abortion are making their way through the Arizona Legislature.
Catholic deacon awarded British Empire Medal for rescuing trafficking victims
SOUTHAMPTON, England (CNA/EWTN News) — A Catholic deacon in the United Kingdom has been awarded the British Empire Medal for his work serving seafarers and rescuing trafficking victims over the last eight years.
Retired pope publishes reflection on abuse crisis
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Retired Pope Benedict XVI, acknowledging his role in helping the Catholic Church come to terms with the clerical sexual abuse crisis beginning in the 1980s, wrote an article outlining his thoughts about what must be done now.
U.S. bishops speak at synod for the Amazon
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Synod of Bishops for the Amazon is not a “referendum” on priestly celibacy; it is looking for ways to provide for the sacramental life and formation of the people there, U.S. Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston said.
Fortnight for Freedom to focus on bearing witness to Gospel’s truth
Catholics around Arizona and the nation have been called to observe the period from June 21 through the Fourth of July as the Fortnight for Freedom to celebrate and pray to protect religious freedoms.
How Italy went from ‘wash your hands’ to ‘stay at home’
Two days after "Patient One" tested positive for COVID-19, the number of positives grew exponentially with safety precautions now changing almost daily.
Cemetery manager pulls triple duty on dual properties
If you visit All Souls Cemetery in Cottonwood or Calvary Cemetery in Flagstaff, chances are pretty good you'll run in to Patrick Stoffel. To say he's the point man for both properties is an understatement.
Sr. Laurian McDonald, BVM (1928-2016)
Sr. Laurian McDonald, BVM, spent her life calling children to love Jesus in one another including at St. Agnes and St. Matthew schools plus pastoral work at All Saints in Mesa and Hispanic Ministry at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glendale.
