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I just finished a few handfuls of peanuts I brought with me as a snack. Suddenly, I craved a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Then I realized why. The annual PB& J Drive, in which Bashas’ and Food City plus a handful of other media outlets promotes, kicks off today. The stores encourage shoppers to [...]

I was just trying to uncover  a piece of historical information about St. Patrick Parish in Lufkin, Texas — where Phoenix’s Bishop-elect Eduardo A. Nevares spent many years as parochial vicar and pastor — when I ran across an announcement in the Lufkin Daily News. Apparently, a shortage of manpower within the community, has resulted [...]

There are a lot of events going on this weekend throughout the diocese. Even if you’re unable to attend, try to keep the events and those who can come in prayer. Rummage sale — 7 a.m.-2 p.m. June 24-26 at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Indoor sale features housewares, furniture, appliances, electronics, tools, clothing, home [...]

The Year for Priests has ended, but some are clearly trying to keep its spirit alive. EncouragePriests.org launched on Ash Wednesday, but went fully interactive on Father’s Day. The site serves as a way to affirm priests through written, video and e-testimonials and highlight homilies from around the country plus share vocations resources. Tomorrow on [...]

Summer can be a slow time at diocesan parishes, but between Vacation Bible School,  farewell Masses before new priest assignments take effect July 1 and welcome receptions for the new faces, things are picking up pace. I just finished skimming the bulletins of the handful of parishes who faithfully send us their bulletin each week [...]