St. John Paul II, Phoenix diocese’s newest high school, to graduate its first class...
A little over 4 years ago, ground was broken in the far West Valley for what would become the diocese’s newest high school. This week, 37 seniors will become St. John Paul II Catholic High School's first graduates.
Fr. McNair appointed chaplain to African American Catholic community
As Fr. Andrew McNair was introduced as the Diocese of Phoenix’s new chaplain to the African American community, a sense of excitement rippled through St. Pius X Church.
Research with fetal tissue from elective abortion called ‘deeply offensive’
The chairman of the U.S. bishops' pro-life committee April 20 called on the Biden administration to fund research "that does not rely upon body parts taken from innocent children killed through abortion."
Indianapolis FedEx tragedy strikes couple preparing for 50th anniversary
As John and Mary Weisert looked forward to their 50th wedding anniversary later this year, they did so from the foundations of love and faith that still deeply marked their marriage.
Crucifixion’s ‘pathway of radical love’ is antidote to racism, says bishop
Christ's crucifixion "encapsulates the magnitude of evil in our world," San Diego Bishop Robert W. McElroy said in his homily during an April 15 Mass he celebrated for racial healing.
Prayers said aloud lead the way to God, pope says at audience
Because prayer is a dialogue with God, people should not dismiss or be embarrassed by saying their prayers out loud or in a whisper, Pope Francis said.
Pontifical charity to raise money to build wall around Nigerian seminary
The pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need hopes to raise $51,000 to erect a security wall around the major seminary of the Good Shepherd in Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese.
Pope renews call for debt forgiveness to poor countries
Pope Francis renewed his appeal to the international community to forgive the debt of poor countries whose financial burdens have worsened due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Former police officer found guilty on all three counts in death of Floyd
After a three-week trial, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts April 20 in the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd.
Pope calls for monthlong global prayer marathon for end of pandemic
Pope Francis has called for a global prayer marathon for the entire month of May, praying for the end to the pandemic.
