Kino Institute honors 75 graduates of two-year faith formation program
The Kino Institute recognized 75 Catholics with certificates during a special graduation Mass May 30 at St. Mary’s Basilica.
Two mark 25 years of priestly ministry
Fr. John Bonavitacola, pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Tempe and Fr. John Coleman, pastor, St. Andrew the Apostle in Chandler are marking 25 years of priestly ministry. They took time to reflect on their service to the community.
One year away: Bishop ordains seminarians to diaconate prior to priesthood
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted ordained two men as transitional deacons during the live televised Mass May 26 at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral. It’s the last formal step before priestly ordination, which God-willing, will be June 7, 2014 for Deacons Keith Kenney and Scott Sperry.
Vocations bloom at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish is celebrating a much larger than average blossoming of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life. Fr. John Bonavitacola, pastor of the East Valley parish, said it’s all God’s work.
Local Church mourns loss of Hispanic leader, immigrant advocate
José Robles, director of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Phoenix who championed the rights of immigrants, died May 26.
Religious retiree issues lifelong homework assignment
Benedictine Sister Josine Krausnick, who spent 45 years teaching at St. Thomas the Apostle School before retiring June 7, required one last thing of...
Mock fire signals start of summer demolition for preschool
A mock structure fire on the last day of school signaled the start of a summer remodeling project at St. Theresa School, 5001 E. Thomas Road. Unlike a typical fire scene, this rebuild was well-planned long before the destruction.
Demolition crews were expected back this week to officially knock down the “fire scene”: old maintenance homes turned storage facilities next to St. Theresa’s preschool. It’s the first of a multi-phase effort to create dedicated space for an early education center.
Bishops warn against changes in immigration bill that could kill it
Three bishops weighed in on the ongoing congressional debate on immigration reform legislation June 10, warning against amending a Senate bill in ways that would block the path to legalization for undocumented immigrants, but urged support for its passage.
Bishop establishes house of prayer for priests
Priests in the Diocese of Phoenix now have a house of prayer where they can take time away for prayer and solitude. Merciful Heart Hermitage was established May 21 by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. The oratory, as it is referred to in canon law, is on the premises of the former residence of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration.
Lila Rose rallies with Phoenix pro-lifers outside facility accused of infanticide
A lunchtime sidewalk rally in front of an abortion facility just north of downtown Phoenix June 6 drew people from all over the Valley. They came to voice their concern about late-term abortions, and more particularly, infanticide.
