CATHOLICS MATTER: Bob DeRosa — Retired firefighter performs rescues of a different sort

Bob DeRosa spent more than two decades as a New York City firefighter, rushing into people’s homes at their darkest hour. Since moving to Arizona and joining Holy Spirit parish 22 years ago, he’s found another way to rescue people.

Bishop blesses chapel window depicting ‘angelic friar’

The latest stained glass window to be installed and blessed inside the chapel at the Diocesan Pastoral Center depicts another saint whose canonization St. John Paul II advanced. This time, the artwork portrays an artist.

Newman Center leaders eager to build on success

The first words Maggie Otlewski heard while unpacking her freshman year were “Catholic Mass times?” as a stranger handed her the information. Two years later, she knows so much more.

Supreme Court strikes down ‘buffer zones’ at abortion clinics

In a June 26 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that 35-foot buffer zones around abortion clinics -- meant to keep demonstrators away -- violates First Amendment rights.

‘Hands of Hope’ reaching out to local homeless with love, support

You’ve seen them: weathered faces lined with care, holding their cardboard signs by the side of the road, begging for help. You’re waiting for the light to turn green and try to avoid their stare. What to do?

Church is essential for faith; there are no ‘free agents,’ pope says

At his weekly general audience June 25, Pope Francis continued his series of audience talks about the church, telling an estimated 33,000 people that there is no such thing as "do-it-yourself" Christians or "free agents" when it comes to faith. Pope Francis described as "dangerous" the temptation to believe that one can have "a personal, direct, immediate relationship with Jesus Christ without communion with and the mediation of the church."

Rising temps, rising needs: Vincentians deliver food, bring hope to those in need

Terry Chavez opens the door for a delivery, but it’s not the latest gadget from Amazon she’s expecting. Instead, a St. Vincent de Paul volunteer is delivering groceries — groceries with a dose of faith, hope and love, that is.

Meet the Phoenix Diocese’s three newest priests

Learn more about the three new priests for the Diocese of Phoenix with this quick Q&A.

Bishop Olmsted to ordain three men to priesthood June 28

Years of study and prayerful reflection, bolstered by the loving support of family and friends, will culminate June 28 when Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix ordains three men to the priesthood.

Pope points to St. John the Baptist as model for evangelizing

In sharing the Gospel with others, Christians must be like St. John the Baptist, preparing the way for the Lord, pointing him out to others, then stepping aside, Pope Francis said.