Year of eating cactus fruit: Drought causes extreme hunger in Madagascar
More than 90 percent of Madagascar's population lives below the $2 a day poverty line and the cactus plant "is the only thing that grows" on the world's fourth-largest island.
Holy Doors of Mercy closed at cathedral, Sedona
SEDONA — Staying open through a 5 p.m. Mass Nov. 13, the Holy Doors at the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona were probably among the last to close in the continental United States. Throughout the day, holy doors in dioceses across the globe were closed, including in Sedona and at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral.
Thanksgiving spirit, food stuffs parish halls to feed community
Early Thanksgiving feasts at several parishes across the Diocese of Phoenix rivaled what Americans are still slicing, dicing and mashing for Thursday.
Chef holds it together for the holidays [VIDEO]
Feeding more than 4,500 people every day is easy when you have reliable volunteers and staff, but St. Vincent de Paul serves even more during the holidays.
Forgiving injuries: Bryson Hall lives message of forgiveness, reconciliation
BAPCHULE — Growing up on the sprawling Gila River Indian Reservation south of Phoenix, Bryson Hall remembers the day tragedy shattered his world: Oct. 12, 1996. He was just 12 years old.
Annual event honors diocesan patroness
When Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to St. Juan Diego in 1531, she bridged two cultures. Now, nearly 500 years later, she continues to do the same as the patroness of the Diocese of Phoenix.
Catholics say Lord’s invitation to mercy goes beyond end of jubilee year
How did you (re)commit yourself to being merciful or being the recipient of mercy this Jubilee Year of Mercy?
The Indissolubility of Marriage: The Joy of Loving Like God Loves
My mother and father’s 73-year marriage came full circle several weeks ago as Mom and the rest of our family lovingly ushered my father to the goal of their union from the beginning: the merciful encounter with our heavenly Father when this earthly life is done. The little church where we celebrated the funeral Mass was filled to overflowing with those touched by the truth, goodness and beauty of my parents’ deeply loving and fruitful, even if not perfect, union.
Advent 2016 resources
Connect with Advent resources and Christmas gift ideas for celebrating the seasons. Broken down by age group.
‘Night of Hope’ showcases Catholic school students, builds support
The gift of Catholic education is a dream for many parents. The annual Night of Hope helps make that dream a reality, and it does it with a subtle blend of faith and flair by building support for the nearly 14,000 students who attend Catholic schools in the Diocese of Phoenix.
