Death-row experience interweaves lives of priest, man he helped free
A one-time registered nurse and lawyer who is now a priest crossed paths with a death row inmate leading to a journey that continues outside of prison walls.
Every Saturday, the Mercy Bus brings lapsed Catholics to confession
Passersby can receive miraculous medals and step on board to talk with a priest, receive a blessing or go to confession.
The final stretch: Hundreds of ‘elect’ enter final discernment process before becoming fully Catholic
Some 600 people had a memorable way of showing their newfound love for the Catholic faith.
Brophy freshman testifies before U.S. Senate Committee
A Brophy freshman will have a solid reason for missing classes Feb. 25. He will be testifying before the U.S. government.
Parish’s young adult outreach taps into ‘homebrewed evangelism’
Whether it's at a parish or at a bar, parish leaders are brewing up a new approach to young adult evangelization via home-brewed beer and a Phoenix chapter of "Catholic Beer Club."
Now is the time for conversion and mercy, says Pope Francis at Juárez Mass
CIUDAD JUÁREZ – Just as God called Nineveh to conversion, so too are we called to conversion, through mercy, said Pope Francis at El Punto in the former Juárez Fairgrounds next to the U.S.-Mexico border during the last day of his apostolic visit to Mexico.
Pilgrims, locals line Juárez streets to catch glimpse of pope
CIUDAD JUÁREZ — Ten-year-old Edgar Garcia didn’t mind waking up at 4 a.m. to cross the border from El Paso into Juárez Wednesday morning so he could see Pope Francis on the last day of his apostolic visit to Mexico.
Walk-A-Thon funds support Seton alumna serving Chandler community
Seton Catholic Preparatory students recently presented ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth with a $5,000 check to help the nonprofit organization continue its mission of providing services to East Valley youth.
Cardinal, chaplain praise Scalia as man of faith, family and the law
"A good government should not impede the religious practices of its people. ... Its main function is here, ensuring a safe, just and cooperative society," the Supreme Court Justice once said.
Catholic groups keep benefit run, hike going strong
The Desert Nun Run and a Hike for the Homeless are both March 5 and consistently draw family-friendly crowds for a morning of fellowship and exercise while supporting the mission of each organizer.
