LOCAL NEWS

GLENDALE — The Old Testament book of Nehemiah tells the story of a layman who spearheaded the rebuilding of the Jewish temple after the nation returned to its land from 70 years of exile in Babylon.

SCOTTSDALE — Calling himself a product of Catholic school education, ASU men’s basketball head coach Bobby Hurley discussed how sports impacted his life at the third annual I Heart NDP breakfast at Notre Dame Preparatory April 18.

Si dice "Mamá," "Nana," "Ma," "Madre" o "Mom," ven al cementerio católica el 10 de mayo para celebrar y recordar todas las madres. Artículo en inglés.

When the staff was asked to get creative with incentives for reaching fundraising goals, the principal took it to the sky, literally!

The Concrete Coolers is both the team name and solution St. John XXIII students proposed.

Whether it was an all-student production or one with a cameo from a priest, young actors are gaining valuable skills.

Though listed as "retired," the faithful will likely still see 11 deacons assisting in liturgy, supporting funeral services, reaching out to inmates and supporting an array of other vital ministries.

“I’m making my pledge knowing God will not be outdone in generosity,” Kilcran told parishioners she has prayed beside for 20 years.

Every Sunday, thousands of homebound Catholics unable to physically attend church connect with their faith community through the televised Mass. Broadcast live from Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral at 9 a.m. in English and pre-recorded and aired from St. Mary Parish in Chandler at 10:30 a.m. in Spanish, the weekly Mass brings the Gospel and God’s love to those who can’t leave home due to illness, age or infirmity.

The community of Blessed Sacrament and the city of Tolleson it serves is now without a living piece of history.