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Companion blog to The Catholic Sun, newspaper of the Diocese of Phoenix.
April 29, 2009

Catholic Charities recognizes community leaders

Posted by : J.D. Long-García
Filed under : Local News

More than 200 guests attended Catholic Charities’ Phoenix Annual Awards Dinner April 14 at Moon Valley Country Club.  Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted gave the invocation and Chris Coraggio, KPHO Morning News Anchor served as the emcee. The event honored six individuals for their dedication and commitment to the community. “Each year, I look forward to [...]


April 28, 2009

Zechariah House named

Posted by : ambria
Filed under : From the Staff, Local News

Some parents know just before or after conception what they want to name their tiny miracle. Others take more time to discern, research and take human suggestions for a name. Staff at the newest Maggie’s Place home — expected to open this summer in Cleveland, Ohio — took the prayerful route. It became official in [...]


April 28, 2009

Notre Dame art video posted

Posted by : ambria

Earlier this month, I told you about the Notre Dame art exhibit in the administration building of the Phoenix Art Museum. The student artwork is on display April 1-30. Some of the students took time during a lively opening reception April 7 to talk about their pieces. Take a look: If you’re intrigued to see [...]


April 27, 2009

National Workshop on Christian Unity

Posted by : J.D. Long-García
Filed under : From the Staff, Local News

The 2009 National Workshop on Christian Unity, titled “Desert Pilgrimage,” started today at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Phoenix. With high-profile speakers representing different branches of Christianity, the group will examine a variety of topics related to ecumenism through April 30. You can read our advance coverage on www.catholicsun.org. Look for more in the [...]


April 27, 2009

In case you missed it…

Posted by : J.D. Long-García
Filed under : From the Staff, Local News

If you missed last week’s ordination of Bishop James S. Wall as the “new apostle” for the Gallup Diocese, not to worry. You can watch the entire Mass below, thanks to CatholicTV. The Catholic Sun, led by the efforts of staff writer Andrew Junker, has comprehensive coverage on our Web site, including photos on our [...]