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Pope Benedict, Manga hero
A California-based manga comic producer worked with a John Paul the Great University student to create a special comic book for World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain this summer. There was a book signing for “Habemus Papam” at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington earlier this year. Johnathan Lin, [...]
Memorial Day weekend calendar May 27-30
Here are some Catholic options for your holiday weekend… Memorial Day services at Catholic cemeteries, confirmations in three languages at two parishes, young adult gathering, singles gathering, plus TV programming for Catholics. Memorial Day Mass, service at Catholic cemeteries (locations) — 8 a.m. May 30 at St. Francis cemetery, Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale and [...]
Weekend calendar: Jan. 21-23
Do you have weekend plans yet? If not, there’s plenty of options on our weekend calendar. If you’re booked, let us know where we’ll see you — a pro-life event? A Catholic high school entrance exam? A production of Late Nite Catechism III? Or something from our daily events calendar? Youth & Young Adult Rally [...]
Nation’s parish turns 50
The largest Catholic Church in North America turns 50 tomorrow. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington is not a parish or cathedral, but a national place of prayer and pilgrimage. One million visitors come annually with priests offering the sacrament of reconciliation five hours a day and celebrating six [...]
Something more about Mary
Joyce wrote a very informative story about Mary in the May 7 issue (official “Issue Preview” coming soon). She talked to some local Catholics who hail from far-off lands and brought their Catholic traditions with them, particularly when it comes to honoring Mary. It’s pretty fascinating. I know Phoenix is a melting pot, but I [...]