Make a Difference Day and Catholics
If you’re discerning ways to get involved in helping your neighbors in big and small ways — whether it’s Oct. 25 or a different day — here are some opportunities to consider.
The Catholic Doctor is In: The dilemmas of aging
In 2008, 53-year-old Randy Stroup applied to the state of Oregon for cancer treatment. It was refused, but he was offered legally assisted suicide, which is also legal now in Washington, Montana and Vermont.
What do you know about St. Elizabeth Seton?
There are some things I learned about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton over the years. Somehow, her official patronage, granted in 1977, escaped me. It's a fairly honorable title given her maternal role.
Franciscan volunteer network leads Phoenix Catholic to ecology-based school
Grant Goodman, a Brophy College Preparatory graduate and one-time parishioner at Corpus Christi in Ahwatukee, is following the lead of St. Francis of Assisi. He joined the Cap Corps and is serving at a U.S. school that focuses on environmental justice and sustainability.
Embracing religious life
We are two months away from opening the Year for Consecrated Life, so what better time to highlight recent advances of men and women religious with ties to the Diocese of Phoenix.
Catholic family reflects on Tempe’s 9/11 Healing Field
The Bible had it right. "And a child shall lead them." Read how one Catholic family found a 9/11 remembrance a stark reminder of the presence of the Church in our culture today."
School sports scoop
With the fall semester well underway, athletes at local Catholic schools are taking to the court, field and sidelines — can't forget spiritline — many nights a week. Take a look at related headlines including when to catch one game on TV.
WANTED: Catholic media pro to lead the ‘Sun’
We're seeking a passionate and forward-thinking editor to lead "The Catholic Sun," and we hope it's you.
A Catholic Hall of Famer you’ve never met but may want to
Fr. Timothy Hirten was a political science major and basketball star of the '70s at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He went on to play for several teams in several countries then pursued the priesthood and double duty as a military chaplain.
Seminarian orientation in Rome
Vinhson Nguyen, a seminarian for the Diocese of Phoenix, recently moved to Rome to finish preparing for the priesthood. Take a look at some orientation photos. Plus, connect to bios of all of our seminarians including many of the 12 new ones.