Local families adopt special-needs kids from abroad
Heidi Czerkes has given birth to three sons, but with each pregnancy, complications arose. When she and her husband Mike, an obstetrician-gynecologist, wanted to...
Poirier takes his family on the road again, farewell concert May 21
For years, the Poirier family has toured the country, visiting almost all 50 states, sharing music, stories, and testimony in hopes of encouraging renewed...
‘Irreplaceable’ principal leaving St. Mary-Basha for new position
During her 28 years as principal, students, parents and teachers at St. Mary-Basha Catholic School have learned to rely on the leadership of Sr....
Arizona Catholic Conference 2012 legislative wrap-up
On May 3, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 8:25 p.m. after spending 116 days in session. While there were many items of historical significance this year, including the celebration of Arizona’s Centennial, perhaps the most significant item is that the 2012 legislative session can be called the best session ever for pro-life and religious freedom issues!
Vatican says reconciliation talks with SSPX still ongoing
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Reconciliation talks between the Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X have not reached their conclusion but will continue,...
Girls find benefits to seeking short cuts
PEORIA — Sometimes short cuts can be a good thing. Just ask Sarah Valles.
The 11-year-old, well known at St. Jerome School for having long hair,...
Maggie’s Place: providing housing, love and stability to moms in need
Rachel’s Vineyard brings healing to post-abortive women
Sonia was out of options. She lost her business, lost her home and was living on the streets,...
Sarajevo’s Catholic leaders, mayor spar over minority rights
OXFORD, England (CNS) -- Sarajevo Catholic officials say the city's Muslim-dominated government is not protecting minority rights, but the mayor said his city is...
USCCB joins in petition asking US to change ‘outdated’ nuclear policy
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops joined about four dozen other national organizations in amassing more than 50,000 signatures on a...
Traditionalists and Rome strike contrasting notes on Jews
MENZINGEN, Switzerland (CNS) -- Of all the controversies associated with the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, no topic provokes stronger reactions inside or...