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Companion blog to The Catholic Sun, newspaper of the Diocese of Phoenix.
April 21, 2010

Assignment notes: ‘Spiritual residue’

Posted by : J.D. Long-García

It’ll probably be the last time so many Friars Preachers will gather at All Saints Catholic Newman Center in Tempe. The Dominicans, whose efforts at ASU’s Newman Center are recognized throughout the United States, will be hanging up their habits for good June 30, the day before diocesan priests take over the campus ministry. I [...]


April 20, 2010

Catholic Charities

Posted by : ambria

There are a couple of notable events hosted by Catholic Charities Community Services in the Phoenix area and Yavapi County this week: Teen Maze: A Game of Real Life Consequences — You might have read about how North Star, a program of Catholic Charities, helps teens say yes to abstinence, no to drugs in this [...]


April 19, 2010

Poor Clare update

Posted by : ambria

If you heard any promotions for the first annual Nun Run in recent months, you know that the Poor Clare Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in Black Canyon City are raising money to build a permanent monastery in Tonopah. Their chapel has been under construction since September. A completion date for its exterior should be in [...]


April 19, 2010

This week on Arizona’s PBS

Posted by : ambria

You might find some interesting and, perhaps, informative programming on Arizona’s PBS stations this week: Antiques Roadshow — The production crew came to Phoenix not too long ago and the first of three shows featuring local people and their treasures airs tonight at 8 p.m. Tonight’s episode was filmed in the Hall of Flame Fire [...]


April 15, 2010

‘Late Nite Catechism’ comes to high school stage

Posted by : ambria

Catholics can make the most of their theatre-going experience if they come to this weekend’s performance of “Late Nite Catechism.” Not only will the performance be on an actual school campus, but ticket proceeds will boost Xavier’s Scholarship Fund. The Dads’ Club at the all-girls school is coordinating the event. Late Nite Catechism has played [...]