Catholic blood donors, recipient share spotlight at event
United Blood Services recognized a West Valley parish for its award-winning blood drive efforts at a recent event where an East Valley Catholic happened to share her testimony.
St. Jerome parishioners serve soup, compassion every Friday during Year of Mercy
One man’s Year of Mercy commitment to feed the hungry has quickly become a parish effort with volunteers booked several months in advance.
Abortion facility incident sparks prayer vigil, rouses suspicions
News that an infant may have survived an abortion at a Phoenix facility swept through the Valley recently.
Fr. Francisco Guianan, SOLT, beloved Filipino priest, dies at 59
Fr. Francisco Guianan, a Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity priest, seemed to find time for everyone, but his time on Earth was cut short when he passed away March 6 at the age of 59.
Fr. Weible (1928-2016): world-traveled priest who retired to Arizona
Fr. Thomas Weible was among the pool of priests who local Catholics got to know only in retirement, but his lifetime of priestly ministry impacted countless in at least five countries including several U.S. states.
Women discover the depths of God’s love at sixth annual PDCCW conference
A series of keynote talks focused on love and mercy given by local and national peers drew some 600 Catholic women of all ages to the annual conference.
Junior high crafters fundraise for charity via Arrupe Marketplace
By all appearances, one of the Valley’s latest artisan marketplaces was proving itself to be a fairly reputable competitor.
Year of Mercy invites faithful to sacrament of Reconciliation
An invitation by the Holy Father invites Catholics around the globe to discover God’s mercy and extend forgiveness to others, especially March 4-5.
Student’s tie design takes flight with Southwest Airlines
The odds of winning were sky high, but a Ss. Simon and Jude student defied the odds.
Bishop Olmsted establishes new leadership position at Xavier, Notre Dame Preparatories
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted announced today the establishment of a new executive leadership structure at Xavier College Preparatory in Phoenix and Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale. The two Catholic high schools are implementing a “President/Principal” model, providing for an external-facing institution builder (president) and an internal-facing champion of academics (principal).
