Community mourns loss of 100-year-old priest
Fr. Stephen John Adrian, whose gift of teaching in parables captured the hearts of both the young and old, died at home, March 17. He was 100.
Domino’s Pizza founder discusses role of faith at work
Thomas Monaghan, well-known for founding Domino’s Pizza and a former owner of the Detroit Tigers, bases his time around prayer — especially while at work. Beyond that, it’s as simple as following the Golden Rule.
Getting to know this year’s CDA co-chairs
Lightening struck twice for the Charity and Development Appeal co-chairs, Matthew and Cynthia Scheller, who not only welcome a second term, but count it as a blessing.
Arizona Right to Life hires interim leadership
The state’s oldest pro-life outreach has a new face overseeing day-to-day operations. Mary Peterson accepted the role of interim executive director for Arizona Right...
University of Mary celebrates Arizona’s first graduating class
Seventeen faculty and staff serving at 11 local Catholic elementary and high schools became the first graduating class from the University of Mary's Tempe campus. Bishops and priests from both dioceses gathered for a Baccalaureate Mass and celebration.
Got Baby? ‘Tot Tank’ inspires drivers
You might have seen him on the road. Fr. Don Kline, pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish, recently had his car wrapped in a colorful display of baby pictures. The vehicle, dubbed the “Tot Tank,” also advertises GotBaby.org, a website he and his brother created.
Women’s Conference speakers show importance of walking in faith
More than 600 Catholic women from across the diocese drove, carpooled or chartered a bus to get to the daylong diocesan Women's Conference March 16 at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish.
Our Faith: Holy Week: Entering the Paschal Mystery through the liturgy
The Easter Triduum of the Passion and Resurrection of Christ is the capstone of the entire liturgical year. We enter into the historical and sacred Holy Week on Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, which sets the whole week apart. As a holy people, we make our final preparations for Easter morning — the greatest feast of the Church year.
Parish tutors provide resources to keep students on track
Students at St. Matthew Catholic School are receiving help from well beyond the parish boundaries. Parishioners at St. Patrick in Scottsdale and Ascension in Fountain Hills make the weekly 20-25-mile trek to serve as tutors.
RCIA: Coming into full communion with the Catholic Church
The Catholic Church experiences an annual surge in its worldwide membership during the Easter Vigil when it celebrates the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This rite has been around since the first century when disciples of Jesus shared His message and brought people into the faith.