Pilgrim groups prepare to bring witness to World Youth Day in Poland
Roughly 10 groups from the Diocese of Phoenix are among the untold numbers of Catholics making their way to Krakow, Poland.
Bishop John Pazak enthroned as fifth bishop of Phoenix Byzantine Eparchy
GLENDALE — In a liturgy packed with rich symbolism and ancient tradition, the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix celebrated the enthronement of Bishop John Pazak as its fifth bishop.
St. Mary Magdalene is reminder of need for adoration, cardinal says
Christians are called to be like St. Mary Magdalene, who adored Christ upon finding him, an action that has somewhat lost its meaning in the church.
Bishop calls World Youth Day pilgrims at sendoff Mass ‘living stones on which Christ...
From a spiritual and practical standpoint, the pilgrimage to Krakow, Poland was already underway even before the sendoff Mass began.
Seminarian ordained to transitional diaconate overcame huge odds, serves with joy
Dcn. Cicero was originally scheduled to be ordained alongside fellow seminarians Dcns. Tim Seavey and Daniel Cruz, but instead spent that day in the hospital, watching the ceremony as it streamed live.
Pope encourages Neocatechumenal Way to keep co-founder’s spirit alive
She co-founded the parish-based faith formation program in the 1960s as a way to deepen people's faith and evangelize those normally excluded by society.
Former Our Sunday Visitor publisher named CNS director, editor-in-chief
Greg Erlandson, former president and publisher of Our Sunday Visitor, has been named director and editor-in-chief of Catholic News Service, effective Sept. 12.
Introducing the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit — the Church’s newest religious community
Seven men — five priests and two brothers — stood before the altar. In the culmination of a spiritual journey that took them a little more than a year, one by one they received their new habits and religious names from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. Now, as brothers, they are the founding members of the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit.
Local musician honored with ‘National Pastoral Musician of the Year’ award
After 30 years composing hymns and leading music ministry in parishes in the Diocese of Phoenix, Jaime Cortez received prestigious national distinction July 14.
Donors, volunteers remain lifeline for 70-year-old St. Vincent de Paul
“From the very beginning, our Vincentians see the face of Christ in everyone we serve. It is the foundation of our organization,” said Steve Zabilski, executive director.
