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My family has experienced the normal flow of wonderful celebrations, changes in direction, disappointments and joys, as I imagine most families do. During the times of stress, illness or death, I share more of myself with others and seek their prayers.

An ordinary weekend work assignment becomes a special “me-time” retreat and an idea for a daylong getaway I've been meaning to pass on.

Knights of Columbus Fr. Douglas J. Nohava Council 1229 in Flagstaff supports two individuals through the Knight's Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP).

With news on the United States' imminent military action in Syria, some Catholics may be be asking themselves what the Church says about war.

Marian Conference, a talk by Catholics Come Home founder, parish blood drive, Marian conference, Mass, movie discussion.... where will you be this weekend?

In honor of today's feast of the Queenship of Mary, here is a look at headlines from previous August issues of The Catholic Sun. One includes a cleverly-written feature from our 1988 issue on Mesa's Queen of Peace Parish marking 80 years as a community. Another highlighted the upcoming close of the Marian Year celebrated 25 years ago. By the way, a happy feast day to the diocese's Queen of Heaven Cemetery and Mortuary in Mesa as well.

Wholesome family fun: Blues Brothers tribute show benefiting St. Vincent de Paul, family bingo, special Masses and more. Plus: opportunities to give blood before or after Mass at three area parishes.

Pray for: the Venturing Crew and Serra clubs hosting a seminarian BBQ, Catholics in the Filipino Community Choir traveling to and performing in Canada and for parishioners at St. Jerome and St. Helen who are giving blood this weekend. Two special liturgies are also planned.

Back-to-school shopping doesn't end when your kids have their gear. Area Catholics are shopping for families who can't afford quality supplies and for some of Arizona's 14,000 children in foster care. Donations accepted through Sept. 5 for one organization.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk5zqwx2rmo RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- Pope Francis addressed a group of recovering drug addicts in a working-class neighborhood of Rio, offering them a message...