Stewardship funding helps form both ‘saints and scholars’
“No matter how tough things got, we made a decision early on in our marriage to educate our children in Catholic school. We believe the education they are receiving is not only shaping their minds but also shaping their souls,” Ched said.
Norma McCorvey, plaintiff in Roe ruling who later became pro-life, dies
"Losing a loved one is always a difficult time for a family. Losing a loved one who was also a public figure at the center of a national controversy brings additional challenges. It also brings additional consolations," a McCorvey family statement said.
Help a neighbor, visit grandparents as part of Lent, pastor suggests
Sixth-graders got a Lenten sneak preview when their pastor visited class on Valentine's Day.
Catholic Charismatic Renewal marks 50th anniversary of founding this year
"Who would have ever imagined — 80 pages, Patti Gallagher — that what I would record in this notebook would have any significance to over 120 million Catholics all over the world?" Mansfield, now 70, said.
New director of Black Catholic Ministry ready to revamp outreach
A Catholic convert with deep roots in corporate law and business advisory services now stands at the helm of the diocesan Office of Black Catholic Ministry for the Diocese of Phoenix.
Laugh 4 Hope to serve as pick-me-up for both audience, pregnant moms in need
Laughter can be some effective medicine that heals the souls of audience members and the fearful hearts of moms facing an unplanned pregnancy with the help of Life Choices and the H.O.P.E. Mobile clinic.
Sun City, greater diocesan community mourn loss of Fr. Joe McGaffin
Fr. McGaffin, who most recently served as pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Sun City until respiratory problems surfaced last fall, passed away Feb. 12. He was 52.
‘Life’ efforts continue amid hopeful legislation
Coast to coast, here in the desert, a little farther north in the mountains or in cyberspace, local Catholics continue to stand up for life issues.
Ecumenism is everybody’s responsibility, say speakers at Christian Unity prayer service
Ecumenism is everybody’s responsibility. That was the message shared by two nationally-renown speakers at the annual Prayer for Christian Unity, held Jan. 23 this year at St. Mary’s Basilica.
Sr. Noreen Joyce, SNDdeN (1933-2016): ‘Smiling nun’ served diocesan schools, parishes with joy
As a child Sr. Noreen, SNDdeN, always dreamed of going to Arizona and running a cattle ranch. She finally made it, but it wasn’t livestock she wrangled. Her first assignment in the state was as a kindergarten teacher.