Benedictine University at Mesa athletic program begins this fall
MESA — After having been accepted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) last spring, Benedictine University at Mesa is launching its athletic program this fall. While students were able to participate in club sports in previous years, being accepted into an athletic association allows the university to formally compete against other institutions.
Community pitches in to provide students with pair of back-to-school homes
Backpack, supplies and clothing drives often equip students in need for the new school year. A massive amount of corporate and civic groups pooled their resources to give 16 students what might be called a pair of back-to-school homes. Their makeovers were unveiled Aug. 6-7 as eight residents in each two-story home near Seventh Street and Camelback Road moved back in following a summer with their families.
St. Louis the King School celebrates 50 years of Catholic education
For the past 50 years St. Louis the King Catholic School has prided itself on forming the mind, body and soul of children. Michael Hoffarth, class of 1973, would add one more word — friendships. “To this day, we still have class reunions,” he said. “When you find similar ideals and beliefs you build friendships for a lifetime.” Hoffarth was joined by a handful of other ’73 graduates during the school’s Golden Jubilee celebration Aug.15 at the parish and school.
Ten years after Katrina, Mississippi resident is back where he belongs
BILOXI, Miss. (CNS) — After evacuating for Hurricane Katrina, Malcolm Ware couldn’t wait to get back to his apartment at the Santa Maria del...
Back-to-school homework for students includes preparing to meet pope
Two dozen students across four Catholic elementary schools received a summer phone call from their principal with shocking news for them and their parents.
University of Mary – Tempe welcomes teens to campus for ‘Summer Institute’
With 80 percent of Catholic youth leaving their faith by age 23, the need for Catholic education during the college years has never been more pressing.
Court grants visitation rights to father of Pakistani woman on death row
Authorities had repeatedly blocked a father from the prison following his daughter's 2012 conviction for blasphemy.
Judge orders release of immigrant families within 60 days
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A federal judge Aug. 21 gave the Obama administration 60 days — until Oct. 23 — to release the hundreds of immigrant mothers and children being held in locked detention centers. Central California District Court Judge Dolly Gee reiterated her order of a month earlier, in which she said a long-standing court settlement over treatment of juveniles in immigration custody is violated by the government’s policy of detaining mothers and children while they pursue asylum or other ways of remaining in the country.
Newman Centers: NAU ‘Catholic Jacks’ inspire faith
When students enter college, they enjoy the opportunity to seek new experiences, develop new friends, and establish their own values.
