Interview on an interview: Jesuit discusses Pope Francis
Pope Francis sat down with Jesuit Father Antonio Spadaro for an extensive interview for the Italian Journal La Civilita Cattolica, America Magazine and other Jesuit publications. To get deeper into this much-discussed interview, The Catholic Sun sat down with Jesuit Father Edward Reese, president of Brophy College Preparatory.
Life after abortion: Mother finds hope and healing through Church
There are plenty of things Karen Williams will never forget about her abortion. She remembers the abortionist’s eyes. It’s all she could see of him because his face was covered by his surgical mask.
Eucharistic Congress organizers hope to draw crowd
Featuring a slate of well-known speakers, 40-hours devotion, 24 hours of confession and a Vatican exhibit of eucharistic miracles, organizers are hoping the faithful will flock to this year’s Eucharistic Congress Nov. 18-22 at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral.
Eagle Scout project ‘SMART’ens up classrooms
Alex Bussoletti's Eagle Scout project brought a parish and two Catholic schools together over a mini Fall Break to help a third better integrate technology with learning.
Even in death, Brophy student a ‘Man for others’
Robby Mayasich should have graduated from Brophy College Preparatory three years ago, but he tragically died the spring of his senior year while involved...
Pequeño tour brings Central American orphans to Arizona
Fourteen Nicaraguan children without parents or other relatives to care for them are making their way through Arizona and California to meet and thank their distant godparents whose financial support helps meet their basic needs.
The children, ages 9 to 25, are all part of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos. The nearly 60-year-old nonprofit, started by an Arizona native turned priest, is led by staff and volunteers who are raising some 3,300 children in nine countries.
Phoenix seminarian ordained to diaconate in Rome
Kevin Grimditch, a parishioner at Corpus Christi Parish in Ahwatukee, was among 41 seminarians ordained to the diaconate Oct. 3 in Rome at the...
Author shares the intimate journey of his wife’s transition from life to death
Chris and Angela Faddis were devout Christians with two young children, who trusted in the Lord and His plan for their family. But the married couple’s faith would receive an immense test on Easter Sunday 2011, when Angela was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer.
14 men advance toward diaconate
Despite feeling unworthy of the call, 14 men took another step forward in discerning their place in the diaconate. Their steps came a week apart during special Masses celebrated with their family, parishioners and priests who have supported them along the way.
U.S. Department of Education names Xavier ‘National Blue Ribbon School’
The U.S. Department of Education announced Xavier College Preparatory as a National Blue Ribbon School today. The all-girls school was the only Catholic campus...