Catholic men urged to evangelize ‘home front,’ then go out to community

The Catholic Church needs men to fully commit to their faith, and men have all they need from God "to be a force" for the church, a former major league baseball player told a men's conference in Tennessee.

Christian Service Awards recognize students’ efforts at reaching out, serving others

Serving others is central to the Christian message and 37 eighth-graders were recognized March 3 for living that message in extraordinary ways.

‘Laugh4Hope’ comedy benefit returns for more laughs

One of the three comedians sharing the mic at an upcoming benefit says he is committed to “comedy that won’t leave a filthy residue.”

‘Sun’ columnist, former tabloid reporter, pens new book

Brophy grad Chris Benguhe was a tabloid reporter for years — until God showed him a different path for his life.

Real or phony? Replica of Shroud of Turin on display at two parishes

For centuries, the Shroud of Turin has intrigued Christians who believe it to be the burial shroud of Jesus Christ.

Long-time Wickenburg pastor passes away

Fr. Thomas Boyle, a priest of the Diocese of Phoenix, and retired pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Wickenburg, died March 12 of kidney failure. He was 84.

Sister Mary Ann Walsh awarded ‘Frannie’ for work for Catholic press

Mercy Sister Mary Ann Walsh was surprised at her home at the Sisters of Mercy motherhouse in Albany March 12 when visitors presented her with the Catholic Press Association's St. Francis de Sales Award.

St. Mary’s High School hopes to fill large rice bowl for CRS this Lent

The first time St. Mary’s High School hosted its own Lenten Rice Bowl collection might feature one of the biggest “bowls” Catholic Relief Services has seen in its 40-year history.

At Lenten penance service, pope announces Holy Year of Mercy

Pope Francis announced an extraordinary jubilee, a Holy Year of Mercy, to highlight the Catholic Church's "mission to be a witness of mercy."

Gutiérrez, new ‘Catholic Sun’ editor, brings fresh vision, faith to post

The new editor of The Catholic Sun is a critical thinker with an eye for detail and a thirst for knowledge.