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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 [...]

If you’ve ever taken a tour of St. Vincent de Paul’s massive main campus in Phoenix, you’ve heard Bl. Frederic Ozanam’s name. He’s the one depicted in a mural surrounding medical clinic’s waiting room walls. Today is his feast day, so let’s learn more about him and the work carried on daily in his name. [...]

Palm Sunday and Holy Week are upon us. Prepare for the readings that mark Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem with the “Sunday Sunday Sunday” podcast. There are other events to mark this weekend too. Details below. Plus, the Diocese of Phoenix posted a few new upcoming events to keep in mind. SVdP’s Ozanam Manor open house [...]

Pray for the single men and women throughout the Phoenix Diocese on a discernment retreat this weekend at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery in west Phoenix and for the success of The Friends of the Cathedral annual golf open today. Other events to join or keep in prayer: Pet Blessings — multiple parishes Oct. 2 [...]

Phoenix’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul updated its blog this weekend with some worthwhile reading. If you’re not yet a subscriber to Helping the Poor.org, here are some highlights: Saturday marked the third annual Friends of the Poor Walk. It was held at the Watkins facility and nationwide with funds benefiting the local St. [...]