Catholics Come Home launches weekly TV series featuring local connections, testimony

A new 13-episode series featuring Catholics across the United States and Canada who have returned or converted to the Catholic Church has connections to the Diocese of Phoenix.

Five men advance toward diaconate, eye 2016 ordination

A handful of men were recently called to an instituted ministry within the church as part of their path of discernment for the diaconate.

Pax Christi leaders alarmed that airstrikes will aid ISIS recruiting

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The three top leaders of the international Catholic peace organization also called upon the world, particularly the United Nations, to work together to seek nonviolent alternatives to stop the Islamic State's expansion and influence in Iraq and Syria.

In inaugural address, Bishop Olmsted reflects on past decade while charting course for future...

In a world beset by challenges, Pope Francis' fresh approach has inspired hope in many. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix echoed those hopes and spelled out his thoughts about the Church in Arizona in his inaugural 'State of the Catholic Church' address Sept. 23.

Send prayers, needed aid for those hit by Ebola, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called for prayers and concrete help for the thousands of people affected by the deadly Ebola virus. It was the second time in the past 24 hours that the pope spoke about the outbreak.

Trio of info fairs fosters high school discernment

The Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Office is holding high school information fairs over three days at as many locations aimed at helping eighth-graders and their families discern which Catholic high school might be the right for them.

Night of Hope celebration to gather fans of Catholic schools Nov. 1

Night of Hope, the signature event for the Catholic Schools Office in the Diocese of Phoenix, will celebrate Catholic education at every level — from preschool to college.

Studies confirm religion increases longevity, and marriage does too

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Study after study has confirmed that those who are involved in religion and those who are married are healthier, physically and mentally happier and live longer than those who are not.

Depression: Glimmer of hope in the midst of sorrow, darkness

Kelley Orr, a social worker and mother of four sons, has struggled with depression for years. “I don’t hide it,” Orr said. “I pray and I reach out to friends.”

Hosting date nights a way for parishes to help couples keep bond strong

For many Catholic married couples, the training they received for their vocation started and ended with the required marriage preparation classes they took as engaged couples.