Pro-life pioneers: Catholics reflect on early days of Arizona’s pro-life efforts

More than four decades after 'Roe' legalized abortion in the United States, the teens and young adults of the 1970's pro-life movement are all grown up — and still fighting for life.

BRIEFS: Protesting Planned Parenthood, Kino and Upcoming Pro-Life Events

Quick reads about what's making news around the Diocese of Phoenix.

Coffee enthusiasts’ habit supports pro-life cause

A local man has helped dream up a way for coffee lovers to support the pro-life cause every time they enjoy a cup o’ joe.

Longtime ‘Sun’ editor tapped to lead L.A. archdiocese newspapers

For nearly a decade, John David Long-García has revealed the scope and mission of the Catholic Church throughout the pages of The Catholic Sun. He announced last month that he has taken a new position with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Court won’t take Arizona abortion ban case; lower court block remains

Arizona's law banning abortions at the 20-week stage remains unenforceable, after the Supreme Court Jan. 13 declined to hear the state's appeal of a lower court ruling that the 2012 law is unconstitutional.

Vera Bella program offers Biblical-based virtue formation for Catholic girls

Though still in its infancy, a Catholic formation and fellowship program for girls is already bearing virtuous fruit.

Catholic radio station aimed at Spanish-speakers celebrates anniversary

The Valley’s first Catholic radio station in Spanish, En Familia 740 AM, is celebrating its first anniversary Jan. 15-22.

New scholarships to help first generation Latino students at local Catholic universities

Two local Catholic universities have established the first local scholarship fund for Catholic higher education in Phoenix.

Mass to pray for migrants who died in Arizona’s desert

A Jan. 11 Mass at St. Timothy Parish in Mesa is being held to pray for the repose of the souls of 750 unidentified migrants who died in Arizona’s Sonora Desert between 2001 and 2013.

‘Gimme Shelter’ film highlights plight of homeless pregnant teens

Pro-life leaders from around the Diocese of Phoenix were treated to a preview Dec. 13 of “Gimme Shelter,” a film that chronicles the story of Apple Bailey, a young girl who flees from her drug-addicted, prostitute mother and seeks help from her biological father.