Pope urges Europe to nurture religious roots, sow peace in its borders
The project of European unity and cooperation, ensuring peace on the continent and helping others find peace as well, requires a real commitment to dialogue and respect for others, Pope Francis said.
‘Year of Consecrated Life’ gets underway in Phoenix
Although the Church’s Year of Consecrated Life officially begins on the first Sunday of Advent, Catholics in the Diocese of Phoenix enjoyed two special liturgies in honor of those who serve as consecrated a week early.
U.S.-Mexico border Mass marked by painful reunion through the fence
The 18-car Union Pacific train blew its horn about 50 feet from the U.S.-Mexico divide.
Pope calls European Parliament to rejuvenate ‘grandmother’ Europe
Instead of making a pastoral visit, Pope Francis went to the heart of European unity and bureaucracy: the European Parliament, the legislative arm of the 28-member European Union; and the Council of Europe, an organization of 47 countries formed to promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law on the continent.
St. Gregory parish celebrates diaconate life
Parishioners celebrated the life of deacons by thanking one for 25 years of faithful service, welcoming another to his new assignment and introducing a third who was ordained a week prior.
Missionary order plants roots in Sacaton
Four religious sisters who have traveled the world bringing Christ’s consolation to Catholics and others in the community have made a new home in the Diocese of Phoenix.
Break down isolation, stigma of autism, pope says
Pope Francis called for greater acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorders and their families to break down the "isolation" and "stigma" that burdens them.
CATHOLICS MATTER: Rosemary Dougherty — Boundless energy to serve others, feed the hungry
Rosemary Dougherty credits her 12 years of Catholic education and the strong faith and family bonds nurtured in her first-generation Italian American home for helping her weather the storms of life.
Pope, creating six new saints, uses newly abbreviated formula
Using a newly simplified rite, Pope Francis proclaimed six new saints and praised them for the love and self-giving with which they served God and built up his kingdom by serving the poor and needy.
Bible-loving priest with deep Arizona roots dies
Fr. Thomas Walsh passed away Nov. 21 at Blessed Sacrament rectory in Scottsdale. He was 98 years old and spent 42 years as a parish priest and counselor in Arizona.
