‘Nashville Dominicans’ plant desert roots
The trio of Nashville Dominicans now living in the Diocese of Phoenix are here to pray for the Church, build and staff local schools and offer workshops.
Local Catholics rejoice as Pope Francis lifts up Teresa of Calcutta, model of charity
A trio of events paid homage to the canonization of the diminutive nun who once visited Arizona and captured the world’s heart with her humble service to the poor.
Retired East Valley pastor dies
Fr. Louis Sigman, who helped build St. Daniel the Prophet Parish in Scottsdale and founded Corpus Christi Parish in Ahwatukee before his retirement, died Aug. 29.
Local Catholics gear up for Mother Teresa canonization
“Today we are going to make one strong resolution that in this beautiful city no man, no woman, no child will ever feel unwanted, unloved,” said Mother Teresa when she arrived in Phoenix Feb. 1, 1989. “Let us thank God in this great gift that we can share in his love by giving love to others.”
Eight-year-old girl aids homeless veterans with classic lemonade stand
For many Valley youths, hosting a summertime lemonade stand is a rite of passage, one that teaches them the value of hard work and perseverance. But for one Phoenix third-grader, Laine Parnell, her stand offering fresh lemonade and homemade cookies offered her a much greater lesson in charity and compassion for the less fortunate.
Superintendent, director of education and evangelization MaryBeth Mueller celebrates 30 years of service in...
A simple request from her pastor launched a career in education that spans decades. MaryBeth Mueller, superintendent of Catholic schools and Executive Director of the Division of Education and Evangelization for the Diocese of Phoenix, marked 30 years of service in the diocese this summer.
St. Bernadette parishioners move into first real home
Even Google knew a fresh, permanent worship space was coming
Shelter the homeless: Kathy Gibbons opens doors with love
In recognition of the Jubilee Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis, every month The Catholic Sun will feature a “Missionary of Mercy” who...
Men in the Breach: Ivan Rojas is following ‘Footprints’ of God
As a teenager, Ivan Rojas was one of those chosen to have his feet washed on Holy Thursday. Little did he know those feet would one day step into the breach, trekking hundreds of miles in pursuit of a closer relationship with God.
Arizona pilgrims grow in faith at World Youth Day in Krakow
KRAKOW, Poland — Months prior to the trip, Renee DeSoto was unsure about going to World Youth Day. Her father passed away in February...