Notre Dame Prep junior crowned county’s outstanding teen
Ela Wootton, a junior at Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale, earned the title of Miss Maricopa County Outstanding Teen.
Forgiving injuries: Bryson Hall lives message of forgiveness, reconciliation
BAPCHULE — Growing up on the sprawling Gila River Indian Reservation south of Phoenix, Bryson Hall remembers the day tragedy shattered his world: Oct. 12, 1996. He was just 12 years old.
Church renews vigor for promoting dignity of human person
The Pontifical Academy for Life could very well study the Diocese of Phoenix to help achieve its original and recently affirmed goal.
Dcn. Pardini (1925-2016) knew how to build church physically, spiritually
Dcn. Lou Pardini died five days short of his 91st birthday, but to the pro-life warrior who counted gestation time, he was already 91.
Annual event honors diocesan patroness
When Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to St. Juan Diego in 1531, she bridged two cultures. Now, nearly 500 years later, she continues to do the same as the patroness of the Diocese of Phoenix.
Catholics say Lord’s invitation to mercy goes beyond end of jubilee year
How did you (re)commit yourself to being merciful or being the recipient of mercy this Jubilee Year of Mercy?
The Indissolubility of Marriage: The Joy of Loving Like God Loves
My mother and father’s 73-year marriage came full circle several weeks ago as Mom and the rest of our family lovingly ushered my father to the goal of their union from the beginning: the merciful encounter with our heavenly Father when this earthly life is done. The little church where we celebrated the funeral Mass was filled to overflowing with those touched by the truth, goodness and beauty of my parents’ deeply loving and fruitful, even if not perfect, union.
Meet Deacon Tony Smith
In some ways, ordination hasn’t changed Dcn. Tony Smith. He still continues his role as master of ceremonies for the weekly televised Mass from Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral and other key liturgies such as the Easter vigil.
‘Night of Hope’ showcases Catholic school students, builds support
The gift of Catholic education is a dream for many parents. The annual Night of Hope helps make that dream a reality, and it does it with a subtle blend of faith and flair by building support for the nearly 14,000 students who attend Catholic schools in the Diocese of Phoenix.
Fr. Doug Lorig, convert dedicated to mercy, retires Nov. 20
SCOTTSDALE — Growing up in a strict German Lutheran family, Fr. Doug Lorig got the impression that God was someone angry. Paradoxically, amid messages of condemnation and wrath, he was told that God is love.