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The uniforms are clean, the basketballs are inflated, and the rosters are set for the 8th Annual JPII Classic that tips-off on Friday, August 11th at 7 p.m. at Brophy College Preparatory (BCP) in downtown Phoenix.  The annual basketball game between priests and seminarians from the Diocese of Phoenix is a family-friendly event to support vocations.

Funds will help teachers support students with special needs PHOENIX – The Diocese of Phoenix Charity and Development Appeal has granted The Matthew 19:14...

A record crowd of over 1,500 fans witnessed the first-ever overtime on Friday night in the JPII Classic basketball game between the priests and...

Eduardo and Sara Alvarez had already planned to attend the feast day celebration for Blessed Michael McGivney on Aug. 13 at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix. But what was originally meant to celebrate and venerate the founder of the Knights of Columbus became a prayer for his intercession for their son, Eduardo, Jr., who was born premature the previous Monday, Aug. 7, and was still in the NICU.

PHOENIX -- For the family or friends of an individual who dies by suicide, the pain, grief and despair can be devastating. Without a spiritual and emotional support system, the anguish can be compounded with a deep sense of loneliness.

By Dr. MaryRuth Hackett, Together Let Us Go Forth ~ Juntos Sigamos Adelante Magazine When I converted to Catholicism, it seemed that everyone wanted to...

As the new academic year begins, six Catholic schools in the Diocese of Phoenix welcome new leaders. Leslie Barasha hails from the East coast, growing...

Bishop John Dolan returned Tuesday from his 12-day trip to Africa as a member of the USCCB subcommittee on the “Church in Africa.” Bishop Dolan made visits to Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya to review programs supported by the USCCB, his first-ever trip to Africa.  He was joined by Fritz Zuger, a consultant to the subcommittee, on their three nations visit in Africa.

Community effort benefiting St. Vincent de Paul PHOENIX – ABC15 will kick off the 2nd Chance Bike Drive campaign on Sept. 1 to help Arizona...

Service Enterprise Certified organizations show volunteer increased ROI and impact PHOENIX  — Catholic Charities Community Services, a nonprofit social services organization serving central and northern...