Superintendent, director of education and evangelization MaryBeth Mueller celebrates 30 years of service in...
A simple request from her pastor launched a career in education that spans decades. MaryBeth Mueller, superintendent of Catholic schools and Executive Director of the Division of Education and Evangelization for the Diocese of Phoenix, marked 30 years of service in the diocese this summer.
St. Bernadette parishioners move into first real home
Even Google knew a fresh, permanent worship space was coming
Shelter the homeless: Kathy Gibbons opens doors with love
In recognition of the Jubilee Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis, every month The Catholic Sun will feature a “Missionary of Mercy” who...
Men in the Breach: Ivan Rojas is following ‘Footprints’ of God
As a teenager, Ivan Rojas was one of those chosen to have his feet washed on Holy Thursday. Little did he know those feet would one day step into the breach, trekking hundreds of miles in pursuit of a closer relationship with God.
Arizona pilgrims grow in faith at World Youth Day in Krakow
KRAKOW, Poland — Months prior to the trip, Renee DeSoto was unsure about going to World Youth Day. Her father passed away in February...
New group targets young adult Catholics
Millennials are falling away from the faith, but solid efforts from Young Catholic Professionals and Alpha are coming to Phoenix and offering concrete hope for genuinely bringing them back.
Student rep for Arizona’s professional social workers studies at St. Scholastica
Golda Miller is one of two student representatives, on a board of 20, that will provide perspective to the Arizona Chapter.
Catholic fraternity Phi Kappa Theta promotes service at national conference
The Aug. 4-6 conference was intended to give fraternity chapters direction while reinforcing the organization’s vision for future members.
Louisiana bishop comforts evacuees at shelters; flooding displaces 20,000
BATON ROUGE, La. (CNS) — As Louisiana’s governor announced the federal government had declared a major disaster for the state Aug. 14, Catholic churches in the Baton Rouge Diocese called for volunteers to help those displaced by extreme flooding and asked flood victims what assistance they needed.
Back-to-School season applies to adult group too
It's not just for students, parents, teachers and other campus staff. It's for a key volunteer group too.
