Dual celebrations reflect on growth, future of diocese

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted shared reflections of his own Catholic roots and his vision for planting seeds for the near future of the Diocese of Phoenix through the “Together Let us go Forth ~ Juntos Sigamos Adelante” campaign.“

Gianna Emanuela Molla shares testimony of her ‘saint mommy’

GILBERT — Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla — a living relic and namesake of her mother, 20th-century saint Gianna Beretta Molla — captured hearts in Arizona as she shared her family’s love story.

Trump begins talks with Democrats about congressional help for DACA

WASHINGTON — After campaigning on a promise that he’d get rid of a program that helps a group of young migrants without documents remain in the country, President Donald Trump is working with Democrats to find a way to help the young migrants stay.

St. Mary’s High School celebrates centennial [VIDEO]

Generations of alumni are expected at the Oct. 21 celebration. Make sure you're one of them.

Philippine priest, kidnapped in May, freed

Less than a week after a Salesian priest was freed in Yemen, another priest held hostage in the Philippines has been freed although roughly 40 remain in captivity.

Catholic community mourns sudden loss of beloved priest

He poured his heart into strengthening parish life, most especially by building up St. Bernadette in structure and in spirit.

Indian Salesian abducted in Yemen freed

"We never abandoned the hope that one day Fr. Tom would be released," the superior general of the Missionaries of Charity said. The priest was their chaplain before his kidnapping 18 months ago.

Three to profess final vows with Congregation of Holy Cross

Two-thirds of the men professing final vows Sept. 15 spent part of their formation with Congregation of Holy Cross communities in the Diocese of Phoenix.

Grandparents say their role has never been more crucial than today

A growing network of grandparents' groups is now present in 25 states in the United States and provides "support to each other through prayer and meetings" on issues like distance grandparenting.

Aid workers see humanitarian crisis as Rohingya flee to Bangladesh

There's a lack of food, sanitation, medicines and even basic housing following the exodus of as many as 350,000 Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar. Pope Francis will visit both nations Nov. 27-Dec. 2.