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If you happen to catch some of today’s Fiesta Bowl Parade (in-person, online, or on Channel 15), keep in mind that an Arizona Catholic is marching on–and in the parade–only because someone made the lifesaving decision to donate their organs. Kathy Sullivan will be one out of 10 balloon handlers for the Donate Life balloon [...]

I don’t know about during your Christmas gatherings, but I’ve tasted some recipes and even simple food straight from the store that has been incredibly good and filling. The granola cereal I had this morning, for example, was so delicious, filling–and I’m pretty sure healthy– that I didn’t think I’d be hungry again. It took a [...]

If you haven’t donated to a charitable organization that supports the working poor and plan to, you have 10 days left. The deadline is Dec. 31. Details from the state of Arizona. You can donate up to $400 for married couples and $200 for single filers. If you itemize your state taxes, you’ll get that [...]

The Catholic Sun talked to a few Catholic school students recently about their favorite Advent/Christmas traditions that they look forward to with their family. Here’s what they said: We usually have a Christmas party at our house and have our whole family over. We play games. [Her mom added that they also pray for deceased [...]

There are some types of stories we keep writing. Here’s a look at the stories seen most often this year in The Catholic Sun‘s print and web editions . . . Anniversaries — We reported on 10 of them including two parish birthdays (a 25th and 50th), two priest anniversaries (Bishop O’Brien’s 50th as a [...]