Fr. Peter Carota spent short time in Phoenix, but made big impact
Fr. Peter Carota, a priest from the Diocese of Stockton who served the Phoenix Roman and Latin Rite communities from 2013 to 2015 and was a visible pro-life warrior, died July 8.
We must pray to protect freedom to practice our faith, says Bishop Nevares at...
Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares thanked the faithful for standing together and praying for religious freedom during an Independence Day Mass at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, a celebration that, followed by the Rosary for the United States of America, closed out local observances of the fifth annual national Fortnight for Freedom.
Fire forces St. Vincent de Paul lunch guests to dine down the street
MESA — Investigators are still determining the cause and extent of fire damage to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s dining room.
Catholics pack into basilica for ‘Fortnight for Freedom’ Mass, saints’ relics
The opportunity to honor two heroes of religious of freedom drew a standing-room only crowd to a Mass at St. Mary’s Basilica June 30. The relics of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, two 16th-century Catholics beheaded for their Catholic faith, were on display for veneration as part of a nine-city, cross-country tour during the Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period that highlights the importance of defending religious freedom.
St. Vincent de Paul receives first Henry Schein Cares Medal for oral health efforts
The world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental practitioners, bestowed St. Vincent de Paul's dental clinic with an inaugural award and funding to continue its work.
‘Angel’ crafters brighten up Fourth of July
“St. Catherine’s Angels,” an intergenerational ministry at the Chino Valley Parish, created 12 dozen small Fourth of July-themed crafts for the homebound in their own parish and in the greater community.
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ statement opposing the legalization of recreational marijuana
The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference oppose the campaign to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Arizona because it is harmful to both children and families in Arizona.
Fr. David Loeffler: Call to priesthood came early in life
It was always there — the calm, hushed murmurings to Fr. David Loeffler’s heart as he felt God’s love drawing him to the priesthood. He took his faith seriously, sharing it with his family when he would play Mass at home, to the point of reprimanding them if they fell asleep during his “homilies.”
Instruct the Ignorant: Francesca Thomas finds calling as children’s catechist, strengthens own spirituality
Francesca Thomas has been working with little kids since she first graduated from college. “I went to church pretty faithfully, but I don’t think my faith was particularly deep at that time. I sort of went, doing what you’re supposed to do, but I really was captivated by this whole putting-your-faith-into-action thing,” Thomas said.
CDA grants foot the bill to educate and form local priests, deacons
All matters of great importance should first be discerned on the knees.
The diaconate is the first of three ranks in ordained ministry, and the priesthood is the second. Both require years of formation and discernment, a process aided by support from the annual Charity and Development Appeal.
