USCCB provides resources, prayers for Pope Benedict, his successor
To help dioceses, parishes and other groups pray for Pope Benedict XVI and for the selection of a new pope, the Secretariat of Divine Worship of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has provided liturgical and musical resources as well as specific prayers.
‘Papabili’: Twelve to watch as cardinals gather in Rome
Wherever journalists and bookmakers may be getting the names on their lists of top candidates for the next pope, it's not from the cardinals who will actually vote in the election. Both custom and canon law forbid the cardinals to discuss the matter in such detail with outsiders.
With huge diocese, Brazilian cardinal uses variety of media to teach
Brazilian Cardinal Odilo Pedro Scherer of Sao Paulo, 63, heads Brazil's largest diocese and ministers in one of the most populous cities in the world.
Italian cardinal holds center stage by leading Lenten retreat for pope
The Italian cardinal leading Pope Benedict XVI's Lenten retreat was tweeting and podcasting his reflections, signaling that detachment from the outside world doesn't have to mean a total media blackout.
Students celebrate gift of Catholic education
Students throughout the Diocese of Phoenix spent Catholic Schools Week Jan. 27-Feb. 2 celebrating the gift of faith-filled classes. They attended Mass, participated in days of appreciation for parents, volunteers and teachers, and found ways to thank legislators and taxpayers who sustain their education.
Top Catholic business execs embrace ongoing call to conversion
SCOTTSDALE — Top-ranking Catholic business leaders spent three days at the Phoenician strengthening each other in their resolve to remain authentically Catholic in the marketplace.
Diocesan women’s conference to focus on faith
The third annual Phoenix Catholic Women’s Conference is aptly themed “Women Walking in Faith.” The double meaning refers not just to the Year of Faith, but to how key conference speakers have embraced life’s tragedies and triumphs. They will address Catholic women from across the state during the conference March 16 at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish in Scottsdale.
Last of Maggie’s Place pioneers steps down
Change is constant, especially for pregnant women. New mothers who come to Maggie’s Place can stay for up to 15 months — the full nine...
Charity and Development Appeal makes Catholic education possible
The value of Catholic education in a school or religious education program is invaluable to parents who want their children to receive effective instruction in the faith.
Arizona bishops endorse Gov. Brewer’s Medicaid plan
The bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference have endorsed Gov. Jan Brewer’s Medicaid plan, joining a coalition of health advocates and business leaders who...
