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Companion blog to The Catholic Sun, newspaper of the Diocese of Phoenix.
May 13, 2011

Weekend calendar May 13-15

Posted by : ambria

In case you don’t have plans this weekend, now you do. Celebrate National Police Week Catholic-style or Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha’s feast day this weekend.  Or volunteer at Maggie’s Place, see an original musical based on a parable or cheer on high school track and field athletes. Charismatic praise/worship and healing Mass (Valleywide)— 6:30 p.m. May [...]


May 6, 2011

Weekend calendar May 6-8

Posted by : ambria

Happy Mother’s Day to our Heavenly Mother, our earthly mothers and Maggie’s Place moms and alumnae. The house of hospitality for expectant women who are alone opened on Mother’s Day 2000. Don’t forget about the JPII exhibit, Poor Clares, Diversity Mass and more this weekend. For a look at how students at one school is [...]


May 5, 2011

Mother’s Day cards made easy, beneficial

Posted by : ambria
Filed under : Local News

For the sixth year, Maggie’s Place is making your Mother’s Day card shopping easier and  beneficial for more than just the retailer. Here are some steps you can take: Choose from one of four card designs — including “Angel” with artwork and the poem created by Maggie’s Place moms, “Flower,” available in English or Spanish [...]


March 31, 2011

Weekend calendar: April 1-3

Posted by : ambria

There’s something going on this weekend for Catholics of every age: Lenten prayer opportunities, school benefits, women’s retreat, singles retreat, teen fashion show, a teaching on redemptive suffering and miscellaneous benefit events. Which way are you headed? Of Gods and Men — April 1 at Harkins’ Camelback 5. Get CNS’s take on the “brilliant dramatization” [...]


March 28, 2011

Catholic voting guide for PBS award

Posted by : ambria
Filed under : Local News

Did you cast your vote yet for the People’s Choice Poll? You’re voting for nonprofits that make a difference in the Arizona community. You don’t have to prove residency to vote. It’s all part of Arizona PBS’ annual “Be More Awards.” Organizations that submitted an application in any of the five judged categories — outstanding [...]