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Companion blog to The Catholic Sun, newspaper of the Diocese of Phoenix.
January 20, 2012

Weekend calendar: Jan. 20-22

Posted by : ambria
Filed under : Local News

Lots of pro-life activities around the Phoenix Diocese this weekend plus Catholic theater, faith enrichment and pilgrimages for Catholics of many ages. Late Nite Catechism — 8 p.m Jan. 20 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The original, interactive production returns to the theater tonight and runs Fridays through March 23. Details. Late Nite [...]


September 30, 2011

Weekend calendar: Sept. 30-Oct. 2

Posted by : ambria
Filed under : Local News, Media/Arts

It’s that time of year. Fido and Fluffy (or whatever trendy name dogs and cats are going by these days) are invited to church. Many parishes are holding a Blessing of the Animals this weekend. It’s in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. Check out your nearest Catholic church for times [...]


August 11, 2011

St. Clare of Assisi: her feast, diocesan presence

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

St. Clare’s reach extends across the Phoenix Diocese. How much do you know about her? About the Poor Clare sisters in Tonopah? About the Surprise parish named in her honor? About the certificate program launching next month in Scottsdale  focused on her life and writing? St. Clare’s life Greatly inspired by St. Francis of Assisi. [...]


November 5, 2010

Weekend calendar: Nov. 5-7

Posted by : ambria
Filed under : Local News, Media/Arts

Where will we see you this weekend? At one of three parish-based concerts? St. Peregrine Shrine’s first anniversary of serving patients suffering from cancer and their support circles? At the ordination of eight men into the diaconate? At a couple of blood drives? Or other miscellaneous events? Movie night — 5:45 p.m. Nov. 5 at [...]


September 21, 2010

International Day of Peace

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

From the fall catalog at the Franciscan Renewal Center: The Faith In Action Ministry at the Franciscan Renewal Center and the Arizona Department of Peace Campaign invite  you to commemorate the International Day of Peace with prayer. The International Day of Peace occurs annually on Sept. 21. To inaugurate the day, the Peace Bell is [...]