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Companion blog to The Catholic Sun, newspaper of the Diocese of Phoenix.
October 28, 2011

Saints in our midst: Ss. Simon and Jude

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

October has already seen five saint feast days that have local relevance for parishes, retreat centers and schools. Today marks the sixth and the one in which Catholics across the Phoenix Diocese can celebrate. It’s the feast day of Ss. Simon and Jude, where our diocesan cathedral gets its name. The cathedral in any diocese [...]


June 17, 2011

Weekend calendar June 17-19

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

It’s Father’s Day this weekend. Feel free to send your favorite spiritual father a “Collar-Holler” or a spiritual bouquet from EncouragePriests.org. You can also offer them a spiritual bouquet. Events for Catholic women are below. Catholic Women Mass, fellowship — 11 a.m. Mass of Installation of new officers for Phoenix Diocesan Council of Catholic Women [...]


June 3, 2011

Weekend calendar June 3-5

Posted by : ambria

Are you headed to first Friday adoration or first Saturday Mass/Devotion this weekend? How about one of two bilingual confirmations, a Spanish confirmation or the celebration of an ordination anniversary? Or will you faithfully watch some TV? Adoration for vocations — 6:45 a.m.-11 p.m. June 3 at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral. Benediction is at [...]


April 30, 2011

Weekend calendar April 30-May 1

Posted by : ambria

The weekend is still young. Check out your options for celebrating JPII’s beatification and Divine Mercy Sunday. Plus, a benefit run to end homelessness and how to start your Mother’s Day shopping.  All Saints Garden dedication — 9:30-10:30 a.m. April 30 at Mount Claret Retreat Center. A Boy Scout/Seton student led the effort for his Eagle Scout [...]


March 4, 2011

Weekend Calendar: March 4-6

Posted by : ambria

On deck: spring plays, movie reviews, “Catholics Matter” program, Hike for the Homeless, lessons in global solidarity, Crozier Gala, a podcast to help you prepare for Sunday’s Mass readings and Catholics Come Home. “Museum,”  Xavier/Brophy spring play — 7 p.m. March 4 and 1:30 and 7 p.m. March 5. Admission: $7. Details. “Joseph and the [...]