Bishops welcome new religious to the Diocese of Phoenix
Both Phoenix bishops formally welcomed priests and religious arriving from other dioceses during a special Mass and reception Sept. 11 at the Diocesan Pastoral...
Local Catholics answer Pope Francis’ call for prayer, fasting
In his address to the nation Sept. 10, President Barack Obama indicated he would delay a possible military strike against Syria while pursuing a diplomatic path to ending the crisis.
Legislative summit on the death penalty
Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares will be participating in a legislative summit on the death penalty at 9 a.m. Sept. 13 in Hearing Room 1 of the Arizona State Senate, 1700 W. Washington Street.
College students join eucharistic procession into BenU’s first Mass
MESA — Scorching triple-digit temperatures didn’t deter young adults from making history this week. They labeled themselves a downtown college’s first students and they clearly labeled themselves Catholic. Benedictine University at Mesa students spent their lunch break Sept. 4 in a one-mile eucharistic procession, adoration and Mass. It was the first Mass as a college community.
21st annual Joe Hasulak Memorial Charity Golf Tournament
The beautiful Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass, located at 5692 W. North Loop Road, Chandler is the site of the 21th annual Joe Hasulak Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by the Corpus Christi Knights of Columbus.
Benedictine University celebrates historic opening at Mesa campus
MESA — Catholic and civil leaders applauded the opening of the state’s newest four-year university today. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted joined city leaders and presidents of both Benedictine University campuses for a ceremonial ribbon cutting Aug. 27 outside of Gillett Hall, 225 E. Main Street.
Local pilgrims offer final reflection on World Youth Day
Today marks one month since Pope Francis addressed native Argentines — including local Catholics — while in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for World Youth Day festivities. The Catholic Sun recently caught up with a sibling duo who, through family connections, counted themselves among the 4,000 admitted to the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastian.
Students return to school across diocese
Thousands of students stepped back into the classroom this week with most of the diocese’s 29 elementary schools starting a new year Aug. 21....
Priest with Vatican, Phoenix ties to share Church’s wisdom in Scottsdale
Fr. Robert Dodaro, OSA, president of the Patristic Institute and Professor of Patristic Theology at the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome, and consultor for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, is vacationing in the Valley and agreed to give two separate talks open to the public. His talks are 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26-27 at St. Daniel the Prophet Parish, 1030 N. Hayden Road in Scottsdale
Bishop installs Chavira as chancellor of the Diocese of Phoenix
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted installed Dr. Maria Romo Chavira as the new chancellor of the Diocese of Phoenix Aug. 20 during a Mass celebrated at the Diocesan Pastoral Center chapel.