New website invites feedback on current crisis
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and the Diocese of Phoenix launched a new website this month to help local Catholics share their thoughts about the scandals surrounding the Church and what they think its impact has been on their faith.
Campaign fortifies St. Margaret’s facilities, parish community
Tucked away in Tempe, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish spent 14 years without a pastor. These days, the burgeoning church is home to roughly 2,500 families who worship the Lord mostly in Spanish. Now, they have a leader and he’s challenged them to step out in faith.
‘Humanae Vitae’ a gift from Blessed Paul VI, says visiting bishop
FLAGSTAFF — Pope Paul VI gave to the world a beautiful gift in 1968, “and the gift he gave us was ‘Humane Vitae,’” said Bishop James S. Wall of Gallup, New Mexico, during a Sept. 15 presentation of “The Wisdom of Pope Paul VI” at San Francisco de Asís.
Historic day for Byzantine Catholics as Phoenix Eparchy’s cathedral marks 50 years
St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral, the cathedral for the Phoenix-based Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy, celebrated 50 years of serving the faithful with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy Sept. 30.
Retired Tucson bishop named apostolic administrator of New Mexico diocese
TUCSON, Ariz. (CNS) — Retired Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson has been named apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Toronto Cardinal calls vocation directors to become fire
There’s the fire of majesty and mystery, of Pentecostal zeal, of sacrificial love and of purification. All work together to create hearts “set on the fiery, dazzling beauty of our true home, the heavenly Jerusalem,” the cardinal said.
Loyola Academy director showcased as chamber’s ‘Best in Class’ [VIDEO]
Meet the female director who has overseen a tuition-free Catholic middle school for boys from across Maricopa County since its inception.
Upcoming Mass, legislative seminar serve as lively Catholic voters’ guide
Laity, clergy and public officials alike call the gathering informative and even-handed. Be sure to register for your free ticket.
Head of USCCB vows ‘independence’, ‘accountability’ in addressing abuse, urges Diocesan finance leaders to...
“It’s extremely important that everyone in church finance work has a disciple’s heart, especially right now,” Cardinal Daniel DiNardo said.
Catholic Charities celebrates 85 years of bringing love of God to hurting world
"We’re doing this for the mission,” its chief executive officer said. That mission includes services like adoption, counseling, sheltering domestic violence victims, affordable housing, refugee resettlement and foster care, to name a few.
