Priests begin new parish assignments
Three weeks into his new assignment, Fr. Brady Williams, SOLT, thanked Most Holy Trinity parishioners — on Father’s Day — for his warm welcome. This marks...
CDA surpasses $8 mil goal
Because of the generosity of donors, the 2012 Charity and Development Appeal exceeded the overall financial goal for the first time in five years.
Catholics...
D-Backs’ Willie Bloomquist brings his Catholic faith to work
The wallet Willie Bloomquist stuffs into his back pocket contains a special gift that reminds the Arizona Diamondbacks player just how far he has...
‘Sun’ named top newspaper in Catholic press
INDIANAPOLIS — The Catholic Sun earned first place in the general excellence category at the annual Catholic Media Conference June 20-22.
The Catholic Sun “is...
Family matters: Fear lingers in wake of Supreme Court SB 1070 decision
His five daughters don’t like it when he goes out. Juventino Franco is an undocumented immigrant. His family lives in constant fear of his...
Catholics unite during Fortnight for Freedom to defend basic rights
Fourth of July observances looked a little different this year. Catholic Americans added prayer and fasting to their traditions of picnics, barbecues, parades and...
Knights, Arizona Helping Hands send kids to camp
The Knights of Columbus at St. Bernadette Parish in Scottsdale and Arizona’s Helping Hands teamed up to ensure some first-time campers were ready for...
Supreme Court ruling on ‘Obamacare’ sparks calls for continued fight
Catholic leaders pledged to continue their defense of religious liberty in the wake of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on health care reform.
The...
Local men, women pursue religious vocation
The diocesan Office of Vocations expects to welcome eight men who will begin formation for priesthood in August. Religious orders across the country are...
Provision left after immigration ruling could be model for other laws
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Supreme Court's June 25 ruling overturning much of Arizona's 2010 immigration law should limit other states' efforts to pass some...