‘The Catholic Conversation’: New radio program hosted by local couple debuts
He’s a cradle Catholic and she’s a former atheist. Together, Steve and Becky Greene hope to reach local Catholics, fallen-away Catholics, those of other denominations and non-believers alike with the message of the New Evangelization.
New coffee shop, wine bar supports local refugees
A new coffee shop and wine bar has commuters and residents in the Camelback Corridor investing in more than a little “R and R.” They’re supporting the livelihood of local refugee families.
Three schools mark milestones in expansion efforts
Nearly 150 Catholic schools nationwide closed or consolidated during the 2012-13 academic year, but campuses in the Diocese of Phoenix continue to grow.
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St. Mary’s Basilica prepares to celebrate centennial year
In a symbolic gesture to unfurl its centennial year the Porta Sancta, or “Holy Door,” to St. Mary’s Basilica was opened to the delight of hundreds gathered outside on a chilly, winter evening.
Honor Your Mother: Thousands celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe
The streets of Phoenix were alive with dance and drums, brightly feathered masks and costumes and loud shouts of “¡Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe!”
Church closes Year of Faith on feast of Christ the King
It is no coincidence that the pronouncement of the Year of Faith by Pope Benedict XVI came on the heels of the call for the New Evangelization, according to Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted.
Year-end tax credits help the needy
Silvia’s journey through parenthood has been a bumpy one to say the least. The single mother of four suffered a mental breakdown after a longtime relationship with the children’s father ended.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Diocese of Phoenix
Today is the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patronness of the Diocese of Phoenix. Take a look at some of the local celebrations.
Bishop blesses rebuilt St. Francis Xavier campus
Students, parents, grandparents and other donors joined Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted for a Dec. 6 blessing of what is now a wholly rebuilt campus. It’s the school’s third building to open since 2010.
Before that, St. Francis Xavier’s classrooms hadn’t been updated since the ‘50s.
Pope calls on Catholics to end world hunger, join in ‘wave of prayer’
Phoenix Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted has asked that parishes, schools and individuals join Pope Francis in his call to unite in prayer and action against global hunger.