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This edition includes links to two web-only articles, a sports round up and a bit on Catechetical Sunday. Events include a singles retreat, a theology talk, an open house and an anniversary celebration. Catholic? Single? 21-40? — Sept. 17-19 at Mt. Claret. Retreats only happen twice a year, so head over by 6 p.m. (or [...]

A big weekend for the Phoenix Diocese. Its first auxiliary bishop will be ordained Monday, so there’s lots of set up for that. Beyond that historic event, there are a few other happenings to keep in mind: Our Lady of Guadalupe Home School Conference — July 16-17 at Diocesan Pastoral Center. Includes Mass with Bishop [...]

Ozanam Manor, a transitional housing program for elderly and disabled homeless men and women, turns 25 today. It’s named after St. Vincent de Paul’s founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam. Ozanam Manor is part of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s mission to enable the homeless and working poor — many who have held jobs and [...]

I just finished a few handfuls of peanuts I brought with me as a snack. Suddenly, I craved a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Then I realized why. The annual PB& J Drive, in which Bashas’ and Food City plus a handful of other media outlets promotes, kicks off today. The stores encourage shoppers to [...]

Strength for the future People I interviewed for the 40th anniversary article easily came up with various strengths of the Phoenix Diocese. Those strengths pave the way for the diocese’s next 40 years, whose challenges and successes are “going to be just as great as they were in the first 40 years,” according to Msgr. [...]