First rector of Casa church dies at 78
Fr. Laurence Dolan, OFM, who served as the first rector of the Conventual Church of Our Lady of the Angels at the Franciscan Renewal Center, or the “Casa” in Scottsdale, passed away May 15.
Pro-life sidewalk counselor could be facing jail time
It varies from week to week, Dyer said, but up to three women a week choose life.
Jesus Christ is the answer, speakers tell youth and young adults at annual congreso
The overall theme of the conference, “The Answer Generation,” pointed to young people’s search for meaning in an increasingly secular society and Fr. Sergio López’s presentation encouraged them to believe that they are all called to become saints.
Jubilarian sisters from different orders in the diocese celebrate centuries of collective service
When the Serra Club gathered religious jubilarians from across the diocese for an appreciation dinner on May 5, those honored represented a steadfast dedication to people in need and a constant, reliable flow of prayer for the people of Arizona and around the world.
A ‘sacramentally fortified’ fatherhood: Diocese gains three new priests
The trio — Fr. Frankie Cicero, Fr. John Nahrgang and Fr. Vinhson Ngueyn — can now take the place of Christ the high priest forever more as they serve the growing and diverse vineyard that is the Diocese of Phoenix.
A Father’s Day story: stepping in when the biological dad steps out
Father's Day is also Pro-Life Sunday in one Canadian archdiocese.
Farmer’s donation keeps Catholic school’s STEM program in bloom
Grow Communities allows farmers to support area causes important to them.
U Mary prof and homeschooling family head east for farm life
TEMPE — Stories of daring pioneers who headed west to brave the frontier are myriad, but similar feats in 2018 are not so common. Enter Ryan Hanning, his wife Rebecca, and the couple’s nine children.
Chris Gossen ordained transitional deacon on Holy Trinity Sunday
Family, friends and strangers alike witnessed Christopher Gossen, 33, ordained to the diaconate May 27 at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral.
Australian law mandates reporting abuse admissions made in confessional
SYDNEY (CNS) — Laws requiring Catholic priests to break the seal of Confession in some cases passed the Australian Capital Territory’s Legislative Assembly in Canberra June 7.
