NEWS BRIEF: Universal ESAs broaden access to Catholic education, homeschooling
On July 7, Arizona governor Doug Ducey signed HB 2853, expanding Arizona's empowerment scholarship account (ESA) program to include all school-aged children in the state.
New duties do not diminish call to evangelize, pope tells cardinals
Jesus' call to spread the Gospel should fill all Christians, especially those within the church hierarchy, with a sense of wonder and gratitude, Pope Francis said.
NEWS BRIEF: SVdP Phoenix announces Shannon Clancy as CEO
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix Diocesan Council (SVdP) is pleased to announce Shannon Clancy as its new Chief Executive Officer. A Phoenix native, Shannon is the first female CEO for the Arizona nonprofit in its 76-year history and will assume leadership on Oct. 1.
NEWS BRIEF: André House of Arizona Announces New Executive Director
André House of Arizona (André House) is pleased to announce that John C. Delaney, II will be joining André House on September 1, 2022 as its next Executive Director and will be the first lay person to serve in this role.
NEWS BRIEF: Matthew 19:14 Project Opens Applications for Fall Grant Cycle
The Matthew 19:14 Project has opened their bi-annual grant cycle to provide much needed funding for support and professional development addressing special education needs among the staff of Catholic schools across the state of Arizona.
NEWS BRIEF: Catholic leaders among 2022 ATHENA nominees
Three Catholic leaders in the Diocese of Phoenix were recognized Wednesday evening as nominees for the 35th Annual ATHENA Awards.
NEWS BRIEF: Phoenix Sons eke out victory over Church Fathers in JPII Classic
In a game that came down to the final minutes, the Phoenix Sons (seminarians) secured a 39-37 win over the Church Fathers (priests).
NEWS BRIEF: Local synod report to be published July 18
After months of consultation with dozens of parishes and Catholic and non-Catholic organizations in the Diocese of Phoenix, the 2021-2023 Synod report compiled by Fr. John Nahrgang, Vicar for Evangelization and Education, has been completed.
NEWS BRIEF: Refuge Café makes way for affordable housing
Catholic Charities announced a new Acacia Heights II Affordable Housing Community at a special groundbreaking-blessing event on Thursday afternoon.
Study: Christianity may lose majority, plurality status in U.S. by 2070
If trends of the past 30 years continue for the next 50, Christianity will lose its majority status in the United States by 2070, according to a new demographic study by the Pew Research Center.
