Catholics unite in opposition to Obama’s support for same-sex marriage
National and local Catholic leaders are roundly criticizing President Barack Obama’s statement of support for same-sex marriage.
He made the statement May 9 during a...
Spring athletes make their mark in history
Athletes at three Catholic schools made some historic feats during the spring season with plenty of other teams adding state or runner up trophies...
Local Catholic launches ‘Rosary for the USA’
As Manny Yrique prayed before the Blessed Sacrament, his heart was burdened with concerns about the United States and the level of animosity in...
New Arizona law cuts off all state funds to abortion providers
Gov. Jan Brewer signed legislation May 4 that prevents the state of Arizona or any local government from using taxpayer dollars to contract with...
St. Joseph the Worker aids homeless job seekers
Being a job seeker is stressful enough without the added weight of being a home-seeker too.
The challenging, but all-too-common duo makes up the bulk...
On the road again: Poirier to give farewell concert
World-renowned Catholic composer and musician Michael John Poirier will head back out on the road with his wife and three children this summer to...
Bioethics Defense Fund exposes abortion fund in health care reform act
Portions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act violate religious freedom and rights of conscience, according Nikolas Nikas of the Bioethics Defense Fund.
While...
Schools display case: April accomplishments
Here is a quick look at some of the feats the diocese’s 12,000 Catholic school students accomplished so far in April:
Academics
National Merit Scholar...
‘Dirt Bag Drop’: ASU Newman Center building from the ground up
TEMPE — Dozens of Catholics dumped dirt into their church Sunday and no one batted an eye.
It was all part of the “Dirt Bag...
‘Tis the season for giving
Charitable, education tax credits due Dec. 31
As the holiday shopping season draws to a close, shoppers might want to keep a couple more things...