Local teens bring relief from the heat
As temperatures soared this summer, Cam Benson (13) and Robert Berry (14) delivered water, food and umbrellas along with prayers to those out in...
Deep dive into the Theology of the Body sessions explore culture, God
Nearly 70 adults of various ages and stages of life dove head first into St. John Paul II's "Masterwork" by exploring the burning questions...
Natural Family Planning kicks off a year of celebration
The Office of Natural Family Planning (NFP) of the Diocese of Phoenix kicked off a year-long celebration of 50 years of NFP with Mass...
NEWS BRIEF: Respect Life Luncheon features Fr. Tad Pacholczyk
A capacity crowd enjoyed the annual Respect Life Luncheon, presented by the Office of Respect Life Ministries for the Diocese of Phoenix, on Friday at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in downtown Phoenix. The program included remarks from Bishop John Dolan, a legislative update from Ron Johnson, the executive director of the Arizona Catholic Conference, and the keynote speaker, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, Ph.D. In addition, Sr. Bethany Madonna, S.V., provided an update on their mission.
NEWS BRIEF: Seminarians head back to formation
Before seminarians from the Diocese of Phoenix head back to formation this month, several men took part in some final summer activities, including move-in days and camping, as they prepared for the new school year ahead.
Christ in Our Neighborhood Morning of Reflection
Two dynamic speakers will be among those who address a Sept. 16 morning of reflection for anyone who has participated in, or would like...
NEWS BRIEF: Bishop Dolan returns from historic 12-day USCCB trip to Africa
Bishop John Dolan returned Tuesday from his 12-day trip to Africa as a member of the USCCB subcommittee on the “Church in Africa.” Bishop Dolan made visits to Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya to review programs supported by the USCCB, his first-ever trip to Africa. He was joined by Fritz Zuger, a consultant to the subcommittee, on their three nations visit in Africa.
The Catholic Community Foundation Awards $396,000 In Scholarships to local students
The Catholic Community Foundation Awards $396,000 In Scholarships to local students
Tempe, Ariz. – The Catholic Community Foundation held their annual Scholarship Award Ceremony on August 5,...
NEWS BRIEF: Seminarians edge priests in overtime at JPII Classic
A record crowd of over 1,500 fans witnessed the first-ever overtime on Friday night in the JPII Classic basketball game between the priests and...
NEWS BRIEF: Rosters set for Friday’s JPII Basketball Classic
The uniforms are clean, the basketballs are inflated, and the rosters are set for the 8th Annual JPII Classic that tips-off on Friday, August 11th at 7 p.m. at Brophy College Preparatory (BCP) in downtown Phoenix. The annual basketball game between priests and seminarians from the Diocese of Phoenix is a family-friendly event to support vocations.