Superintendent bids farewell — Champion of Catholic education closes chapter on distinguished career
MaryBeth Mueller’s tenure as a leader in Catholic education is coming to a close, but her passion that fueled decades of leadership resulting in national recognition remains undimmed.The superintendent and director of the diocesan Division of Education and Evangelization is retiring next month, following 31 years of service.
‘This is home’ — St. Juan Diego church in Chandler opens doors for first...
Crowds rivaled that of Easter and Christmas when Massgoers arrived before the previous one let out. The occasion marked a 12-year journey for St. Mary Parish, which includes St. Juan Diego Church, and gave many of its 4,700 or so families a church closer to their homes.
Needed: Loving home for 19,000 children in foster care
“There’s no commitment to check it out and it might just end up being the best thing you and your family ever did.”
Iraqi immigrant mother holds to faith, heritage in U.S.
Maureen Antwan's 17-year-old son sees many possibilities here and wishes his mother would not worry so much about his future.
Holy Cross Cemetery honors mothers
The Catholic cemetery in Avondale helped those with loved ones buried there spiritually celebrate Mother's Day.
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Blessed Virgin Mary appearing to three little shepherds in the small town of Fatima, Portugal. Our Lady entrusted to them a message for the world: pray for world peace and the conversion of sinners.
Scottsdale deacon’s son follows in father’s footsteps
For Dcn. Jim Hostutler, May 6 was a day of joy and of fatherly pride as the veteran deacon in the Phoenix Diocese watched the second-oldest of his seven children, Kevin, become ordained as a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
E3 Africa, founded by St. Andrew pastor, opens new school in Uganda
For young orphans in Uganda, an education can mean the difference between life and death.
Fatima 100 years later
The Blessed Mother's message in Fatima 100 years ago is just as relevant today. Join area Catholics for discussions and celebrations marking the centennial May 13.
Faith formation for all ages supported by CDA
When it was suggested to Darren Handy that he take formation classes through Kino, he needed to consider the cost.