Former Phoenix pastor will be guest homilist at MLK Mass

Vincentian Father Jeff Harvey, who once served as pastor at Phoenix’s St. Vincent de Paul Parish, will be the guest homilist during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Mass Jan. 21 at St. Mary's Basilica.

Are you man enough? Men’s Conference tools up with keynote speaker Scott Hahn

Men from around the Diocese of Phoenix are gearing up to attend the annual “Into the Desert for Christ” Men’s Conference Feb. 9 at Grand Canyon University. Last year’s event drew more than 1,700 participants.

Faith, academics celebrated during Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week, the annual affair which is held throughout dioceses across the nation, will celebrate the important role of Catholic education in shaping future leaders Jan. 27-Feb.2.

Migration Week brings revived interest in letter, push for legislation

The Catholic Church's observance of National Migration Week Jan. 6-12 this year comes at a time when the outlook seems promising for improving migrants' legal situations in the United States.

Cardinal George warns against Illinois same-sex marriage law

Cardinal Francis E. George told Chicago-area Catholics that the passage of a same-sex marriage law in the state would be "acting against the common good of society."

Budget deal defined as much by what’s left undone as by what it does

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 -- and 2013, considering when the House of Representatives passed it -- will be known as much by what it doesn't include as what it does include.

Serving all takes priority at northern Ariz. youth camp

The Arizona Knights of Columbus have been running St. Joseph's Youth Camp since 1950 and want children from all ethnic, developmental and socio-economic backgrounds to have an authentic camp experience.

Despite evil, human beings are hard-wired for peace, pope says

Welcoming in the new year, Pope Benedict XVI said that despite the injustice and violence in the world, every human being yearns for and is made for peace.

Christmas is reminder of God’s great power, pope says at audience

The annual celebration of Christ's birth fills Christians with hope and joy because it is a reminder that the power of God is always at work, and he does great things even through the weak and the small, Pope Benedict XVI said.

Local Catholic headed to Rose Parade’s Donate Life float

Amanda Missildine, a newlywed Catholic, will be making another heartfelt journey Jan. 1 -- this time with her husband watching from the stands. The 26-year-old...