El Obispo Olmsted pronuncia ‘Firme en la Brecha’, una exhortación apostólica sobre la masculinidad
El Obispo Thomas J. Olmsted dijo en su exhortación apostólica “Firme en la Brecha” que, “el hombre católico debe recuperar y vivir la virtud de la masculinidad Cristiana”. Promulgada en la Fiesta de los Arcángeles, el día 29 de septiembre, el Obispo Olmsted pronunció “Firme en la Brecha: Una Exhortación Apostólica a los hombres católicos, mis hijos espirituales en la Diócesis de Phoenix” como un mandato a los hombres católicos para que se preparen para la batalla espiritual sobre sus almas y las de sus familias.
¡Despierten al mundo! — Hno. ‘Tito’ García, OFM
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Carisma: El servicio a los pobres
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Synod calls for Bible-based presentation of God’s plan for family
As members of the Synod of Bishops concluded work on the second of three chapters in their working document, they continued to call for a tone and for language that is clear, simple and encourages people to see it is possible to live the vocation of marriage and family life.
Part of the family: Abuse survivors need special care, Australian says
A significant number of people no longer go to church "because of the abuse and we have to work out ways to deal with that," an observer at the Synod of Bishops on the family said.
Local Catholics celebrate canonization of Junípero Serra
When Catholics across the country, and the world, watched Pope Francis canonize St. Junípero Serra on American soil Sept. 23, the Franciscan community and lay faithful of the Diocese of Phoenix had their own celebration at St. Mary’s Basilica.
Wake up the World: Q&A with Fr. Darrin Merlino, CMF
Claretian Father Darrin Merlino was baptized a Catholic but not raised as one. It wasn't until young adulthood that that he nonchalantly prayed, "Whatever Your will is for me, God."
‘Into the Breach’ inspires call to action among diocesan men
It’s time for prayerful discernment and action, say parish and ministry leaders throughout the Diocese of Phoenix in light of Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted’s apostolic exhortation to the men of the diocese, “Into the Breach.”
World Meeting of Families welcomes pope, inspires generations
They came from more than 100 countries around the globe — including several groups from the Diocese of Phoenix — to hear high-profile speakers challenge and encourage them to build up family life.
Local Catholics on hand for papal visit energized, inspired by experience
“When you’re 51 years old and you’re screaming your head off like that — just like everybody else — you lose yourself in it. It was so much fun," a Mesa Catholic said.
The challenge of walking together: Letter raises concern at synod
From newspaper headlines and social media comments Oct. 12 it seemed there was a family feud going on inside the Synod of Bishops on the family.
