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On the first day of this month — Domestic Violence Awareness Month I would later come to find out — I encountered a modern day Good Samaritan. It followed a short, but intense 15-20-minute walk to the bus stop that would ultimately take me to the free airport shuttle. Normally I walk much faster, but [...]

Another busy fall weekend comes to the Phoenix Diocese. There’s something for all ages and interests: Theology of the Body (in-depth) — 7-9 p.m. Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 29 at Diocesan Pastoral Center. Presented by John Paul II Resource Center. Includes breakfast, lunch and workbook. Details: (602) 354-2179 or zeno@diocesephoenix.org Concert to benefit [...]

October has already seen five saint feast days that have local relevance for parishes, retreat centers and schools. Today marks the sixth and the one in which Catholics across the Phoenix Diocese can celebrate. It’s the feast day of Ss. Simon and Jude, where our diocesan cathedral gets its name. The cathedral in any diocese [...]

Today marks the feast of St. Anthony Mary Claret. Catholics throughout the Phoenix Diocese should be familiar with his name, thanks in no small part to Phoenix’s Mount Claret Retreat Center and the Claretian fathers who have led Prescott Catholics at Sacred Heart Parish for nearly a century. Take a moment to learn more about [...]

A few film and theater opportunities have run across my desk for the weekend. Also, if you missed the Blessing of the Animals earlier this month at your parish, you have several chances this weekend. Looking for fall festival fun? Check out our Sunbeams page. The Mighty Macs — in theaters Oct. 21. Film about [...]