Dcn. Scheller (1936-2018): Faithful West Valley deacon with eye for Catholic education, football
The deacon, father, grandfather and devout Packers fan had many titles, but “most important and most cherished title,” however, was that of “Roman Catholic,” his son, Matthew, said.
Chaldean archbishop: Time to be ‘honest’ in dialogue with Muslims
WASHINGTON (CNS) - If Christians in the Middle East are going to be "honest" with their Muslim dialogue partners, said Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Warda of Irbil, Iraq, Muslims will have to acknowledge that the persecution of Christians in the region did not start with the Islamic State's rise to power in 2014.
Pope says Paul VI will be declared a saint this year
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis told pastors in the Diocese of Rome that Blessed Paul VI would be canonized this year.
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.
Recursos de campaña ayudan a parroquia a servir a los pobres, proporcionar becas, incrementar...
A medida que la campaña “Together Let Us Go Forth ~ Juntos Sigamos Adelante” se abre camino en la Diócesis de Phoenix, se desafía a las parroquias individuales a ser parte del esfuerzo histórico para recaudar $100 millones en apoyo de las iglesias, escuelas, obras de caridad y de los fieles.
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.
