Arizona Catholic Conference 2016 Legislative Wrap-Up

On May 7, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 5:45 a.m. after spending 117 days in session. In total, almost 1,400 pieces of legislation were introduced with just over 400 of them becoming law.

Arizona’s Catholic universities form coalition

The state’s four private Catholic institutions of higher education Catholic Universities of Arizona formed a coalition to support each other’s mission and to help students of all faiths complete a meaningful and values-based education.

Tournament sets goals of friendship, nets goals for players

The "Project Unify" tournament in Rome, was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Special Olympics Italia and brought teams from Italy and four other countries.

Boston College to bestow honorary doctorate for Phoenix principal’s dual language efforts

The principal at St. Matthew will be honored for her trailblazing work transforming the traditional K-8 Catholic school into a dual-language one.

Finding solace through Mass and Remembrance

Memorial Day is soon upon us. During this time of honoring those who sacrificed their lives in the service of our country, it’s natural for our thoughts to turn to those loved ones we have lost.

Phoenix vocation director addresses seminary graduates

Fr. Paul Sullivan gave the commencement speech at the Pontifical College Josephinum for 49 graduates from 23 dioceses. Four graduates were from Phoenix.

This St. Bernard just met Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News) — While Pope Francis might have chastised animal-lovers who treat their pets better than people in last week’s general audience, that didn’t stop him from giving a good pat on the head to Magnum — the St. Bernard with VIP access to today’s audience.

Benedictine University at Mesa graduates to hear from local philanthropist

John O. Whiteman, a Mesa philanthropist advocating early childhood learning and college success, will address the graduates.

Trio of teen casts to compete for musical theater awards

Young Arizona actors will perform select production numbers for a new audience May 21 as they compete for the ASU Gammage High School Musical Awards.

Men in the Breach: Sean Kelly cycles around Tempe to bring atheists, fallen-away full...

For many middle-class men in suburbia, Saturday afternoon spells a round of golf or professional sports on television. Sean Kelly is not one of them.