The Catholic Sun

The annual diocesan Charity and Development Appeal, which kicks off in parishes and missions the weekend of Feb. 11-12, is getting personal.

The installation of a new statue at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery depicts a scenario of motherhood often repeated with young children.

“The play is her baby until opening night, and then it’s my baby,” said Daryl O'Neill, technical director at Seton Catholic Preparatory where his wife, Bridget, serves as drama director.

“It’s more direct collaboration with the bishops and then advising them on matters of theology, doctrine and pastoral practice," Msgr. Peter Bui said of his new role.

Professionals who use ICF in construction confirmed the Catholic building’s success when it won first runner up in the heavy commercial category of the ICF Builder Awards.

The sheer beauty beheld in statues, paintings and stained glass windows that decorate a church often captivate even non-Catholic church visitors. Now, viewing sacred art is open to the masses via a new gallery.

Tucson's Gerald F. Kicanas challenged Arizona's Catholic school students to be imitators of Christ at Mass with many showcasing their God-given talents at the rally that followed.

SCOTTSDALE — Matthew Kelly, a world-renwon Catholic motivational speaker, brought his message of re-energizing the Church by revitalizing the faith lives of its members to the Valley, addressing thousands at seminars in Surprise Jan. 27 and Scottsdale Jan. 29. A third event planned in Gilbert was canceled as Kelly battled a cold.

HOUSTON (CNA/EWTN News) — As the Patriots and the Falcons gear up for Super Bowl LI, Pope Francis sent a message to both players and viewers, saying the game is an opportunity to show solidarity and build virtue.

From a scriptural beginning to a nearly Gospel conclusion in the final rounds, another diocesan spelling bee is in the books.