Seminarian touched by pope’s words
PHILADELPHIA — Closing remarks by the Holy Father during the Festival of Families prompted a Valley seminarian to pause in deep gratitude. An emotional Frank Cicero, who is in his sixth year at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, wept as he spoke about his love for his mother.
Mesa Catholics mourn loss of World War II veteran-turned deacon
Dcn. James Battista, 88, who once served at All Saints Parish in Mesa, died Sept. 29. Dcn. Battista was ordained Feb. 13, 1982 for the Diocese of Rockford, Illinois.
Arizona Rosary Celebration: Face Time with Mary
Taking place during the month in which Catholics worldwide renew devotion to the rosary — and thereby draw closer to Christ — the Arizona Rosary Celebration is celebrating its 40th year.
Night of Hope plans ‘back to school’ event for grownups
The annual diocesan celebration of all 35 elementary and high schools serving the Diocese of Phoenix will allow guests to get a firsthand taste of life on a Catholic school campus.
¡Despierten al mundo! — Hno. ‘Tito’ García, OFM
Orden de Frailes Menores (Franciscanos)
Fundada: Italia, 1209
Fundador: San Francisco de Asís
Carisma: El servicio a los pobres
En este mes de octubre del 2015, proclamado por el Papa...
Local Catholics celebrate canonization of Junípero Serra
When Catholics across the country, and the world, watched Pope Francis canonize St. Junípero Serra on American soil Sept. 23, the Franciscan community and lay faithful of the Diocese of Phoenix had their own celebration at St. Mary’s Basilica.
Wake up the World: Q&A with Fr. Darrin Merlino, CMF
Claretian Father Darrin Merlino was baptized a Catholic but not raised as one. It wasn't until young adulthood that that he nonchalantly prayed, "Whatever Your will is for me, God."
‘Into the Breach’ inspires call to action among diocesan men
It’s time for prayerful discernment and action, say parish and ministry leaders throughout the Diocese of Phoenix in light of Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted’s apostolic exhortation to the men of the diocese, “Into the Breach.”
World Meeting of Families welcomes pope, inspires generations
They came from more than 100 countries around the globe — including several groups from the Diocese of Phoenix — to hear high-profile speakers challenge and encourage them to build up family life.
Local Catholics on hand for papal visit energized, inspired by experience
“When you’re 51 years old and you’re screaming your head off like that — just like everybody else — you lose yourself in it. It was so much fun," a Mesa Catholic said.
