Relics of Lebanese saint draw faithful to Maronite church

St. Charbel, a humble Lebanese monk from the 19th century, has been credited with thousands of miracles since his death in 1898. Catholics from throughout the Valley descended on St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church to venerate this saint’s relics Jan. 15-17.

‘A Call to Battle’ video supplement to ‘Into the Breach’ goes viral

Leaders of several men's ministries in the Diocese of Phoenix reflects on tough questions in “A Call to Battle — a short film on ‘Society’s crisis in masculinity.’”

‘Choose Life’ plates spread pro-life message, support programs

Messages on a license plate have the power to transform lives, especially for those still inside the womb.

Fleeting decision for NDP junior ends with near pageant win

She didn't get the crown, but a Notre Dame Preparatory junior certainly clothed herself "with strength and dignity," as the Psalm goes.

Catholics find faith-filled Greek Life opportunities at local universities

Greek life on a college campus doesn’t have to conjure up negative images. It can instead be associated with brotherhood and sisterhood rooted in Catholicism.

Teens learn how to step ‘into the breach’ at diocese’s first young men’s conference

More than 200 young men — triple the number that registered in advance online — began their New Year learning to embrace Catholic manhood.

World Peace Day concert at Vatican features Scottsdale youth

Three youth choirs from St. Bernard of Clairvaux in Scottsdale said no words would suffice in describing their recent performance for Pope Francis, even though they sang in three languages.

‘Celebrating Differences’ event kicks off renewed effort to serve students with disabilities

Their school uniforms might be the same, but underneath is a person God gifted with a unique set of abilities and challenges to overcome.

Relics of St. Charbel to be venerated this weekend at St. Joseph Maronite Church

The relics of saint whose intercession has been linked to thousands of documented miracles will be on display in Phoenix Jan. 15-17 as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the saint's beatification.

Fr. Tom O’Dea (1933-2016) brought Irish faith, humor to Arizona

Fr. Tom "Tot" O'Dea spent 45 years serving Catholics in the dioceses of Tucson and Phoenix.