Pope to priests: Exhaustion is part of ministry; find renewal in Christ
Priestly ministry is hard, sometimes lonely or dangerous work serving the neediest with an open, vulnerable heart, Pope Francis told the world's priests. But priests need to learn how to draw strength from their flock and their love for God.
Gov. Ducey signs pro-life bill into law
As Catholics count down the final days until Easter, their bishops welcomed new pro-life legislation signed into law by Gov. Doug Ducey March 30.
Pope says a ‘good Easter’ requires making Jesus’ passion one’s own
Christians must "enter into the mystery" of the Easter Triduum and make Jesus' feelings and attitudes their own, Pope Francis said.
Bishop Olmsted blesses holy oils, priests renew promises at annual Chrism Mass
In a tradition dating back to the early Church, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted gathered March 30 with his brother priests to bless the oils that will be used in sacraments during the coming year.
Varied paths bring thousands into Catholic Church at Easter Vigil
Who was Jesus? Why do we need a pope? How were we made by God? All of these are good questions that anyone considering becoming Catholic might ask. But the questions are even more poignant when they come from a young man who grew up where one who believes in God is a sign of weakness.
Q&A with Catholic musician Chris Muglia
Local Catholic singer/songwriter Chris Muglia has just released his fifth compilation of original music, challenging listeners to go deeper in their faith journey.
Elderly, homebound Catholics maintain connection to Holy Mass through TV, thanks to CDA
Televised liturgies are a ministry of the Church that evangelizes by reaching people unable to be physically present in a worshiping community.
Crozier gala to help Catholic teachers with tuition assistance for their children
Bishop Thomas Olmsted calls it a “tragedy” that the Diocese of Phoenix employs teachers in its Catholic schools who cannot afford to send their own children to the schools where they teach. He is doing something about it. The 27th Annual Crozier Gala has as its goal raising funds to assist those teachers with the cost of a Catholic education.
Community finds fun, fitness in 6th annual ‘Nun Run’ event
The Desert Nun Run, held March 7 at Tempe’s Kiwanis Park, drew more than 700 Catholic and non-Catholic participants from near and far.
Oils consecrated at chrism Mass central to church’s sacraments, rituals
From Jerusalem to Rome to parishes around the world, the pope and local bishops will soon carry out the annual custom of preparing and distributing to churches the holy oils.
