Venerating Fatima statue, pope entrusts world to Mary
Before a congregation of more than 100,000 in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis formally entrusted the world to Mary.
Eagle Scout project ‘SMART’ens up classrooms
Alex Bussoletti's Eagle Scout project brought a parish and two Catholic schools together over a mini Fall Break to help a third better integrate technology with learning.
Most Catholics aren’t searching for spirituality online, study says
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Most U.S. Catholics are not looking for spirituality online, in fact, half of them are unaware the church even has an online presence, according to researchers at Georgetown University's Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate.
Thrift stores in rural towns help needy, answer call to stewardship
A Nebraska priest inspires the use of secondhand stores to help locals bring new life to empty buildings, help local communities and raise money for interfaith projects.
Even in death, Brophy student a ‘Man for others’
Robby Mayasich should have graduated from Brophy College Preparatory three years ago, but he tragically died the spring of his senior year while involved...
Civil disobedience arrests punctuate immigration reform rally, march
At least eight members of Congress were among 200 people arrested in an act of civil disobedience Oct. 8, at the conclusion of a rally and march in support of comprehensive immigration reform at the National Mall.
Pope thanks Knights of Columbus for prayers, solidarity
Pope Francis thanked the Knights of Columbus for being in solidarity with him, something he said is seen not only in the money they give for his charities, but also in their prayers, sacrifices and charitable activities.
Pequeño tour brings Central American orphans to Arizona
Fourteen Nicaraguan children without parents or other relatives to care for them are making their way through Arizona and California to meet and thank their distant godparents whose financial support helps meet their basic needs.
The children, ages 9 to 25, are all part of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos. The nearly 60-year-old nonprofit, started by an Arizona native turned priest, is led by staff and volunteers who are raising some 3,300 children in nine countries.
Pope calls synod to discuss families, divorce and remarriage
The predicament of divorced and remarried Catholics will be a major topic of discussion when bishops from around the world meet at the Vatican in October 2014.
Phoenix seminarian ordained to diaconate in Rome
Kevin Grimditch, a parishioner at Corpus Christi Parish in Ahwatukee, was among 41 seminarians ordained to the diaconate Oct. 3 in Rome at the...






