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Igniting faith in local families
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1058+ words) Father Eusebio Kino had a vocation that has impacted generations. As a Jesuit priest, he founded 20 missions in Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico in the late 1600s, riding on horseback while spreading God's love. The Kino Catechetical Institute in the Diocese…...
On education, mental health and human dignity in the digital age
3+ week, 4+ day ago (441+ words) Bishop John Dolan reflects on his recent visit to Vatican City and his meeting with Pope Leo XIV. The meeting, which took place on May 29, was entitled, "Maps of Hope for a Regional Educational Agenda: Mental Health, Digital Technologies and Education,…...
Diocese of Phoenix hosts national Child & Youth Protection Catholic Leadership Conference
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (248+ words) This is the first time the Diocese of Phoenix has organized and hosted the event, which was first held in 2006. Dr. Anna Pecoraro is among the speakers this year. As a licensed clinical psychologist, she specializes in trauma therapy for…...
Embracing neurodiversity and disability in the classroom
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (727+ words) Let the children come to'Me, and do not'hinder'them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." These words from'Jesus'are'the foundation of'The Matthew 19: 14'Project'(TMP), a non-profit organization'in Phoenix'that'supports'Arizona Catholic'schools'in'accommodating'children with'special needs. Founded in 2020'by'Dr. Lisa Fischer " inspired by…...
Pathway to becoming Catholic began as a love story that led to the waters of baptism
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1025+ words) When Omar G'mez thinks about what it was that drew him to becoming Catholic, he smiles. "I feel like God was using my girlfriend as an instrument so that I would turn to the path toward God." That was four…...
Christ in our Neighborhood: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
5+ mon, 6+ hour ago (147+ words) This coming Sunday, we celebrate the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Christ in Our Neighborhood commentary asks us: Which of the Beatitudes is your favorite? The New Law given by Christ is the roadmap for authentic Christian discipleship. Each…...
Christ in our Neighborhood: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (222+ words) This coming Sunday, we celebrate the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Christ in Our Neighborhood commentary asks us: What more does God expect of you beyond merely following His commandments? As the commentary for this week's Gospel reminds us,…...
Christ in our Neighborhood: Feast of the Holy Family (Cycle A)
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (469+ words) NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small Christian communities that gather in the home weekly to prayerfully discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. It's easy to form a community and you can find out more…...
Tackling "childhood bedlessness;" Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds 150 new beds
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (225+ words) Camaraderie and the sound of wood being sanded and hammered into headboards filled the air this morning (Jan. 10) as 105 Knights of Columbus volunteers and 20 Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) team leaders gathered to build 150 beds for children in need. Before…...
Catholic Bioethics Seminar at Mary College at ASU
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (121+ words) The Catholic Sun Catholic Bioethics Seminar at Mary College at ASU You're invited to a two-day seminar on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, presented by the National Catholic Bioethics Center. Join Mary College at ASU for Catholic…...