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Companion blog to The Catholic Sun, newspaper of the Diocese of Phoenix.
June 23, 2010

Prayer Angels

Posted by : ambria

Finding yourself a bit bored lately on summer break? Maggie’s Place may have something for you to do that doesn’t take much effort, but will undoubtedly have a strong impact. The Arizona-based nonprofit is looking for prayer angels. Each angel will receive the name of one mom and baby living at one of five Maggie’s [...]


June 22, 2010

Seton students set to be civic leaders

Posted by : ambria

Civic leadership and Seton students apparently go hand in hand. Less than a week after hearing that three Seton students participated in Boys State Arizona — one of which was later selected to represent the Grand Canyon state at Boys Nation — the Catholic high school preparatory in Chandler sends word that three incoming seniors [...]


June 18, 2010

Weekend calendar

Posted by : ambria

A couple of special celebrations, some singles groups events and a post-abortive healing retreat are just some of the things going on around the Phoenix Diocese this weekend. Check it out: Rachel’s Vineyard retreat — June 18-20 in Phoenix. For men and women suffering from the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. There may still [...]


June 17, 2010

School notes

Posted by : ambria

Some students at Seton Catholic Preparatory High School in Candler are keeping rather busy this summer. Here are some highlights: Three students participated in the weeklong Boys State program — Three Seton took on additional titles last week thanks to the American Legion Post in Chandler who sponsored their participation in Boys State held in [...]


June 16, 2010

Father’s Day gift ideas

Posted by : ambria

Father’s Day is Sunday. Here are some ways to honor your Dad this weekend: Score courtside seats — The Dad’s Club at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Tempe is selling discounted tickets to four Phoenix Mercury games through August as a fundraiser. If they sell at least 110 tickets total, proceeds from a [...]