Mother Teresa to be canonized Sept. 4; pope sets other sainthood dates
Pope Francis set three dates for the canonization of five saints later this year including Mother Teresa, a 'gaucho priest' and a young Mexican martyr.
Catholic college, university prepare to welcome first nursing students
Bachelor and doctorate-level nursing programs are launching soon in the Diocese of Phoenix at Saint Xavier University and College of St. Scholastica, respectively.
Catholics find inner peace in Confession, Adoration during global ’24 Hours for the Lord’
GILBERT – While most people are asleep at 3 o’clock in the morning, St. Anne Parish in Gilbert opened its doors to those night owls seeking refuge in the Lord through Adoration and the sacrament of Reconciliation. The parish was one of several throughout the Diocese of Phoenix — at least one in each deanery — participating in the worldwide “24 Hours for the Lord” initiative March 4-5.
U.S. architect recalls events that led him to design chapel at Vatican
Pope Francis is the first pontiff from the Americas and the chapel where he offers daily Mass is the first building in the Vatican designed by an American.
Humble service, now ‘that’s amore,’ pope says at audience
Loving service also involves placing the gifts God has given one at the service of the community so it can grow, Pope Francis said.
Laugh4Hope comedy benefit supports ‘life’ outreach
Super funny and squeaky clean, the Laugh4Hope comedy night fundraiser returns for a third year, but in a new venue.
Catholic blood donors, recipient share spotlight at event
United Blood Services recognized a West Valley parish for its award-winning blood drive efforts at a recent event where an East Valley Catholic happened to share her testimony.
St. Jerome parishioners serve soup, compassion every Friday during Year of Mercy
One man’s Year of Mercy commitment to feed the hungry has quickly become a parish effort with volunteers booked several months in advance.
Pastors find options to help coax people back to sacrament of reconciliation
Fr. Kosnac has been offering daily confessions for 18 years at his parish, and during that time he has seen a steady growth of parishioners and non-parishioners alike seeking the sacrament.
Abortion facility incident sparks prayer vigil, rouses suspicions
News that an infant may have survived an abortion at a Phoenix facility swept through the Valley recently.
