Bishop John Pazak enthroned as fifth bishop of Phoenix Byzantine Eparchy
GLENDALE — In a liturgy packed with rich symbolism and ancient tradition, the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix celebrated the enthronement of Bishop John Pazak as its fifth bishop.
Bishop calls World Youth Day pilgrims at sendoff Mass ‘living stones on which Christ...
From a spiritual and practical standpoint, the pilgrimage to Krakow, Poland was already underway even before the sendoff Mass began.
Seminarian ordained to transitional diaconate overcame huge odds, serves with joy
Dcn. Cicero was originally scheduled to be ordained alongside fellow seminarians Dcns. Tim Seavey and Daniel Cruz, but instead spent that day in the hospital, watching the ceremony as it streamed live.
Introducing the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit — the Church’s newest religious community
Seven men — five priests and two brothers — stood before the altar. In the culmination of a spiritual journey that took them a little more than a year, one by one they received their new habits and religious names from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. Now, as brothers, they are the founding members of the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit.
Local musician honored with ‘National Pastoral Musician of the Year’ award
After 30 years composing hymns and leading music ministry in parishes in the Diocese of Phoenix, Jaime Cortez received prestigious national distinction July 14.
Donors, volunteers remain lifeline for 70-year-old St. Vincent de Paul
“From the very beginning, our Vincentians see the face of Christ in everyone we serve. It is the foundation of our organization,” said Steve Zabilski, executive director.
Dcn. John Riedel (1940-2016) served Queen of Peace for decades
Dcn. John Riedel, a decorated Vietnam veteran and beloved Queen of Peace fixture for more than four decades, died June 15. He was 75.
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#PhxPilgrims group based out of St. Luke prepares for Poland
One of several multi-parish pilgrim groups headed to World Youth Day in Poland made last minute practical and spiritual preparations for the journey.
Four of nation’s top high school athletes play for Catholic schools — Xavier included
Catholic school athletes were the sole winners with a pair of others named the nation's top high school athlete in their respective sport.
Holy Cross Brother, 83, served Phoenix’s neo-natal families, homeless
Holy Cross Brother Ronald G. Whelan, 83, who served 17 years at St. Joseph's Hospital and was among the early members of the core staff at André House, died in Indiana July 4.
