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Tucson's Gerald F. Kicanas challenged Arizona's Catholic school students to be imitators of Christ at Mass with many showcasing their God-given talents at the rally that followed.

SCOTTSDALE — Matthew Kelly, a world-renwon Catholic motivational speaker, brought his message of re-energizing the Church by revitalizing the faith lives of its members to the Valley, addressing thousands at seminars in Surprise Jan. 27 and Scottsdale Jan. 29. A third event planned in Gilbert was canceled as Kelly battled a cold.

HOUSTON (CNA/EWTN News) — As the Patriots and the Falcons gear up for Super Bowl LI, Pope Francis sent a message to both players and viewers, saying the game is an opportunity to show solidarity and build virtue.

From a scriptural beginning to a nearly Gospel conclusion in the final rounds, another diocesan spelling bee is in the books.

College representatives visit high schools nationwide Feb. 1 so athletes can sign their collegiate letters of intent on National Signing Day.

An attorney-turned-priest and canon lawyer whose archdiocese has been a petitioner in bankruptcy gave the homily reminding Massgoers, "You work in a field in which virtue can be contagious and can contribute to an environment in which we can draw others to Christ."

Fr. John Parks, who currently serves as chaplain at Notre Dame Preparatory, has been appointed by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted to fill the newly created role of Vicar for Evangelization.

At one time, Hispanic pastoral ministry in the United States meant offering resources in Spanish. While there is still a need to do so, there is a growing population of second- and third-generation Hispanics whose dominant language is English. It is the need to serve this emerging demographic that has led the U.S. Bishops to call for a two-year process known as the “V Encuentro,” the fifth such initiative done in the United States.

Families and community leaders were among those gathered on a windswept dirt lot Jan. 27 to witness the groundbreaking for the newest Catholic high school in the Diocese of Phoenix.

After an 8-month, nationwide search, the Brophy College Preparatory Board of Trustees has named Adria Renke as its 11th President since the founding of Brophy in 1928.