Seventh-graders learn about peers, younger kids in foster care

It wasn't the typical story hour. Instead of children who don't know how to read or are just learning, it was seventh-graders who gathered in the library for Ss. Simon and Jude's Guest Reader program Nov. 27.

‘Sun’ columnist to publish novel inspired by her work with Chaldean Catholics

“A Martyr’s Crown” is the fruit of two years worth of interviews and work among the Chaldean Catholic immigrant community in Phoenix by Joyce Coronel, longtime columnist and correspondent with The Catholic Sun.

Catholic high school network focusing on underserved targets Phoenix for expansion

Cristo Rey Network’s Corporate Work Study Program was one of six award recipients during the World Innovation Summit for Education Nov. 14 in Qatar....

Benedictine names student services director for Mesa branch campus

MESA — Anthony Siebers has been charged with building and leading future student life programs at Benedictine University at Mesa.

‘Irish’ students, fans worldwide unite to honor Ss. Simon Jude principal

Her congratulatory page on Facebook stands at 218, but Sr. Raphael Quinn’s fan base is clearly far higher.

Immaculate Heart Radio, cancer shrine celebrate three years of healing

MESA — Immaculate Heart Radio 1310 AM offers 24-hour programming that foments the Catholic faith. The St. Peregrine Cancer Shrine offers perpetual adoration for...

Catholic Community Foundation awards more than $400,000 in grants

The Catholic Community Foundation presented checks totaling $419,825 to a roomful of grant recipients at its annual meeting and grants reception Nov. 7 at the National Bank of Arizona Conference Center.

Faith unites Catholics at multicultural Mass

Efren Muñoz, a university student who works at Gateway Community College, began studying his heritage years ago. He discovered that his great-grandfather from the Philippines spoke Japanese.

Notre Dame students host ‘HopeKids Day’ for terminally-ill

SCOTTSDALE — Kids can still hope in the future, even if a life-threatening illness makes that future uncertain at best. Just ask Joel. The 2-year-old from...

Community rallies for 11-year-old with spina bifida

Owen Smyser is only halfway to 12, but he’s already a whiz at public speaking and fundraising.