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June 29, 2011

St. Paul (and Peter) feast day

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

Today marks the feast of Ss. Peter and Paul, the patron saints of Rome, as well as the 60th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI’s priestly ordination. (Related blogpost on how the average Catholic can mark the occasion today through Friday). The pope celebrated Mass today with archbishops from 25 countries. Catholic News Service recapped the [...]


June 29, 2011

Fathers for Good interviews Scottsdale dad

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Filed under : Local News

Pat Schuller is a “Courageous Dad” in more ways than one. The Most Holy Trinity parishioner is raising three young women (ages 14 to 24), serves as a Scottsdale firefighter and, starting Friday, officially  becomes deputy for the Arizona Knights of Columbus. He also works with young Catholic men through the Columbian Squires Circle 5000 [...]


June 24, 2011

Weekend calendar June 24-26

Posted by : ambria
Filed under : Local News

If you’re a Catholic young adult, this weekend is for you. Check out your opportunities: Day of Renewal for Catholic Singles — 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June 25 at Diocesan Pastoral Center. Features a day of prayer, recollection and socials. Hosted by Catholic Retreat for Young Singles, a diocesan-recognized nonprofit serving Catholic singles ages 21-40. Details: [...]

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June 23, 2011

Pope Benedict enters 60th year of priesthood

Posted by : ambria
Filed under : Nation/World

From a U.S. Bishops’ press release: Catholics worldwide are asked to mark the sixtieth anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI’s ordination to the priesthood with sixty hours of Eucharistic prayer for vocations. The pope will celebrate his anniversary June 29, the Solemnity of St. Peter and Paul.  In honor of his anniversary, the Vatican Congregation for [...]


June 22, 2011

St. Thomas More feast day

Posted by : ambria
Filed under : Local News

PARISH FACTS: Established July 1, 1997 with the founding pastor, Fr. James Turner, still leading parishioners. Likely the only diocesan parish to still have its founding pastor at the helm. Parish waited three months for an elementary school to be finished so it could have a temporary spot for Mass. Roughly 200 families showed up. [...]