Weekend calendar: Feb. 1-3
The Super Bowl, a Catholic drama, a Catholic school musical with Christian themes, a school anniversary, a one-night film screening, a parish opens, another one moves.... where will you be this weekend?
Les Misérables, school edition
The student directed "Les Misérables", school edition, opens at Notre Dame Catholic Preparatory in Scottsdale Feb. 1-3. Other showtimes are Feb. 8-10 and Feb. 16. Fr. Robert Barron explains (and spoils) the story's Christian themes.
The rosary in the pocket at St. John Bosco
You've heard of the cross in your pocket, the little charm and card that serves as a way of reminding its bearer of the...
Diocesan spelling bee t-o-n-i-g-h-t
Exactly 26 spellers from as many elementary schools will take an oral exam at 6:30 p.m. tonight at St. Francis Xavier. Miss one and you're done.
Saints in our midst: St. Thomas Aquinas
Today is the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, a patron saint of schools and sacred theology. The Diocese of Phoenix has a parish and an elementary school named after him. the parish started as a mission 100 years ago and was under the leadership of three other parishes before becoming a standalone entity in 1975.
Latino illustrator wins award for saintly art
The honor recognizes one Latino author and one Latino illustrator for work that "best portrays, affirms and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in children's books." David Diaz is responsible for artwork in the June 2012 release of "Martin de Porres: The Rose in the Desert." It's written by Gary D. Schmidt.
Confession: a little help needed
Why is it that asking for help is so hard for us? Why do we hide our struggles? Haven't we seen time after time...
Weekend calendar: Jan. 25-27
Catholic Schools Week festivities kick off Friday with a special invitation-only concert and rally featuring the Jonas Brothers. Also a special Mass for mothers and national events promoting the pro-life movement.
Lessons in nonviolence
Some local Catholics tipped me off to ways that you can learn about non-violent methods of resistance going on today, especially through the "5 Broken Cameras" documentary which shows in Arizona beginning tonight, and engage in circles of peace as a means of resolving conflicts.
Red Mass tonight
The annual Red Mass, which marks the start of the legislative session, is tonight at St. Mary's Basilica in downtown Phoenix. Expect to find...