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Those who know me today see me as an outspoken pro-life advocate. I have lost friends after discussions about how we can’t kill a living human baby, alive since conception in a woman’s body.

The U.S. is nearing another anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. Life Teen and EWTN offers reflections and discussions about the topic from a Catholic viewpoint. Plus a chance for Arizona's youth to create their own media piece that might be used by Arizona Right to Life.

Need to recycle your Christmas tree now that the feast of Epiphany has lapsed? Here are some options. Some city schedules for tree removal services even cater to Catholics who leave their tree up through the Baptism of the Lord celebrated Jan. 12 this year.

Today is the feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. She founded the Sisters of Charity in the U.S. and Arizona Catholics have been served by the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill since 1933. Sr. Barbara Einloth traces the order's ministry in the Grand Canyon State.

One of the many perks about being Catholic: you don't have to wait for New Year's Eve to roll around again to resolve to do better. Every moment, especially after the sacrament of reconciliation, is a chance to start anew.

Today the Savior of the World is born. Often during the consecration at mass, I say to myself, “Here You are Lord. You have come to be with me and protect me. You died for me that I might live.”

Thanksgiving traditions old and new abound across the Diocese of Phoenix from food drives to a "visit" from Elizabeth of the Mayflower.

Someone heading toward me that I know is going to ask for money, I tense up. Why? I'm not physically intimidated. Certainly, giving them a dollar isn't going to break me.

Two parishes and a school invite Catholics to their theatrical productions this weekend only. See "Viva Cristo Rey," "Late Nite Catechism" and "Cinderella: A Ragtime Musical." Order tickets now. One of them will not be sold at the door.

Sunday marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Junipero Serra, the Franciscan priest who led the establishment of catholic missions in California....