Local families adopt special-needs kids from abroad
Heidi Czerkes has given birth to three sons, but with each pregnancy, complications arose. When she and her husband Mike, an obstetrician-gynecologist, wanted to...
Poirier takes his family on the road again, farewell concert May 21
For years, the Poirier family has toured the country, visiting almost all 50 states, sharing music, stories, and testimony in hopes of encouraging renewed...
‘Irreplaceable’ principal leaving St. Mary-Basha for new position
During her 28 years as principal, students, parents and teachers at St. Mary-Basha Catholic School have learned to rely on the leadership of Sr....
Arizona Catholic Conference 2012 legislative wrap-up
On May 3, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 8:25 p.m. after spending 116 days in session. While there were many items of historical significance this year, including the celebration of Arizona’s Centennial, perhaps the most significant item is that the 2012 legislative session can be called the best session ever for pro-life and religious freedom issues!
Girls find benefits to seeking short cuts
PEORIA — Sometimes short cuts can be a good thing. Just ask Sarah Valles.
The 11-year-old, well known at St. Jerome School for having long hair,...
Maggie’s Place: providing housing, love and stability to moms in need
Rachel’s Vineyard brings healing to post-abortive women
Sonia was out of options. She lost her business, lost her home and was living on the streets,...
Open house aims to bring school’s dream to further fruition
As summer vacation inches near, students might be tempted to daydream while at school.
At St. Francis Xavier School, that’s okay. Students will soon have...
Scars remain: Mother rebuilds life after domestic violence
A Casa Grande police officer told her she needed to go to the emergency room. She brushed it off, said she was OK. She was...
Bishop to ordain new priest for the diocese June 2
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted will ordain Dan Vanyo to the priesthood during a 10 a.m. Mass June 2 at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral.
The...
Sharing the Good News: Communications part of the new evangelization
In a world flush with instant communication via Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram, is it any wonder Pope Benedict XVI has taken to the...