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I dropped off a grocery bag full of junk mail, old ads and other papers I didn’t need anymore at a diocesan parish this morning. I generally drop off a bag or two after Sunday Mass, but the stack of papers at home was getting pretty high. Parishes get good returns on their recycling efforts. [...]

I’ve been seeing previews for the new NBC show, “Same Name” and caught a few seconds of the premiere last night during a channel scan. Coincidentally, today I noticed a same name trend among people working for the Diocese of Phoenix. Some of them share the same first name and same job title, just at [...]

SAINT FACTS: Arguably the second-most important woman in the New Testament. More from parish bio. First person in all four Gospels to realize and share the resurrection. Also known as “Apostle to the Apostles.” Patronage: hairstylists, penitents, perfumers and sexual temptation. Feast Day: July 22 PARISH FACTS: Established July 1, 2002. The last parish established [...]

From Catholic News Service: FRONT ROYAL, Va. (CNS) — Warren H. Carroll, founding president of Christendom College in Front Royal and a leading Catholic historian and author, died July 17 in his sleep at his Manassas home, according to Timothy O’Donnell, Christendom’s president. Carroll, who was 79, had suffered several strokes and was in a [...]

A parish bulletin is a treasure trove of information whether it’s Mass or ministry meeting times, a reflection on the Sunday readings, a taste of upcoming events, or a salute to parishioners for their help. Our Lady of Lourdes/Prince of Peace bulletin from Sun City West bulletin has a regular  “Stewardship Honorees of the Week” [...]