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.

Idaho Supreme Court upholds state law banning most abortions

The Idaho Supreme Court Aug. 12 upheld a state law that bans abortion except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. The law will take effect Aug. 25.

Studying Renaissance art has transformed retired psychologist’s faith

For centuries, Renaissance art has captivated and penetrated many hearts and souls.

Pope says not enough evidence to try cardinal for sexual assault

A preliminary Vatican investigation into allegations against Cardinal Marc Ouellet concluded there was not sufficient evidence to warrant opening up formal proceedings against the cardinal for sexual assault, a Vatican spokesman said.

Welcome events create lasting friendships and encounter with Christ at Holy Trinity Newman Center

Northern Arizona University (NAU) junior Isaiah Padilla couldn’t hide his excitement as he explained the itinerary for Welcome Week at Holy Trinity Newman Center: “We climb a mountain, we go into underground volcano tubes, we have a dunk contest, we run across campus in the dark without adult supervision. It’s great.”

New course aims to instruct new Catholics, reenergize lifelong Catholics

A new online study course titled "What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith" was "created by a few very imperfect disciples who happen to be crazy about Christ and his church," said one of the authors and presenters of the course.

How to make the church synodal? Inclusion, say respondents in 3 countries

Catholics on two different continents want more inclusion -- including of women and LGBTQ Catholics -- more adult faith formation and help with engaging young adults.

Syrian bishop: Aleppo facing ‘bombardment’ of poverty

Aleppo, besieged and destroyed in Syria's war, is calm now, but 11 years of war and the accompanying economic sanctions have left the city impoverished.

Film based on Indiana woman’s true story ‘reclaims beauty of adoption’

Melissa Coles received a call in the late summer of 2019. She didn't listen long before she figured it was a prank call and hung up. When the person called back, she hung up again.