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Companion blog to The Catholic Sun, newspaper of the Diocese of Phoenix.
May 31, 2011

Brophy students recall ‘Jesuit Massacre’

Posted by : ambria

An Associated Press photographer caught a snapshot of Brophy students on an immersion trip in El Salvador yesterday. The young men were visiting an exhibit at the Museum of Martyrs. A photo of some of the students ran on page B4 of today’s Arizona Republic. I couldn’t readily find it on that site, but found [...]


May 27, 2011

St. Joan of Arc feast day

Posted by : ambria
Filed under : Local News, Nation/World

Have you ever prayed in a St. Joan of Arc Parish? It’s her feast day on Monday. St. Joan of Arc has 2,100 families at its northeast Valley parish (38th St./Greenway Rd.) plus preschool students. PARISH FACTS: Offers an online “Parish Pride Store” featuring decals, mugs, apparel and more. Established July 12, 1979. It was [...]



May 26, 2011

Freshman pianist sets eyes on Berklee summer program

Posted by : ambria

The Berklee College of Music is honoring Isabella Perrino, a freshman at Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale, with a full academic scholarship to its five-week summer program. The award typically goes to juniors and seniors, but through Perrino’s work with the Phoenix Conservatory of Music, she has already proven her talent. Another artist from the [...]


May 25, 2011

For Catholic girls: Angel for a Day, day/overnight camps

Posted by : ambria
Filed under : Local News

Challenge Phoenix, a Catholic club for girls focused on training them in virtue, modesty, leadership, fun and the faith, are hosting summer opportunities for girls. Register now. Opportunities are open to incoming fourth-graders through high schoolers. For details on any of them, email Carrie and Kate O’Connor, info.challengephoenix@gmail.com or (480) 285-9416. Day Camps for incoming [...]