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Holy, Yet Needing Purification

This month, I begin a new series that addresses the scandals of the Church that came to light across our nation this past summer.

Young adults embrace opportunity to deepen their faith at SEEK2019

A young Arizona dad was among the repeat "attenders" and encouraged younger brothers to come. "It was a great experience for me when I came in 2013. It's a great place to encounter a lot of people, and we're all here to encounter Christ," he said.

Renowned apologist to address transgenderism at annual fundraiser

Over the past decade there has been an ever-growing awareness and discussion of gender identity and transgenderism.

A papal year in images [VIDEO]

See how many you recognize.

All are made in God’s image, says bishop at biannual healing Mass

As the Catholic faithful continue to struggle with the abuse scandals uncovered this past year, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted led the local community in the diocese’s biannual bilingual “Mass of Healing and Reconciliation” Dec. 11 at St. Jerome Parish in Phoenix.

Priest professes first vows as diocesan hermit

In the tradition of the great Desert Fathers of antiquity, Fr. Eugene Florea was consecrated and professed temporary vows (first vows) as a hermit in the Diocese of Phoenix.

Australian judge overturns former Adelaide archbishop’s conviction

NEWCASTLE, Australia (CNS) — An Australian judge overturned the conviction of Archbishop Philip Wilson, whom a lower court found guilty of failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse by a priest.

New coordinator for Safe Environment Training in Phoenix

The new coordinator for the Phoenix Diocese’s Safe Environment Training Office, Maria Escárcega, is a native of Arizona, is fluent in Spanish and has a background in the field of mental and behavioral health.

Kingdom based on love, not power, brings true peace, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus showed His authority as king not through the power of weaponry, violence or deceit but by the power of His love for the world through His death on the cross, Pope Francis said.

Thanksgiving Day provides a pause to reflect upon God’s bounty

The month of November stirs-up the heart as thoughts of a bountiful table set, and a turkey with all the trimmings prepared, attending Thanksgiving Day Mass at the parish and the glimpse of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or a football game all make for a well-planned day.