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Mesa’s four Catholic campuses and university were in some proximity to Wednesday’s deadly shooting spree at a motel on Main Street, with all of them entering “lockdown” mode.

The number of Catholic marriages in the United States is at its lowest point since 1965.

More than 15,000 Catholics attended "Youth Day," the first day of the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress with one young Scottsdale woman supporting the liturgical movement ministry throughout the four-day event.

Pope Francis shows people that only by walking the Way of the Cross can they discover the "Way of the Light" — the glory of God resurrected and the salvation of mankind, said the Jesuit editor of a new book.

Catholic advocates want to prevent trillions of dollars in social services spending from disappearing over the next decade as Congress seeks to balance the federal budget and reduce the nation's growing debt.

Officials at St. Francis Cemetery and Mortuary in Phoenix cleaned up and fixed the Paolo Perazzo Vault that contains the bodies of seven extended family members. Fr. Chuck Kieffer, at left, blessed the family vault Feb. 19 in a private ceremony with five descendants in attendance.

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.

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

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.”

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