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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 [...]

Looking to plan ahead? The Diocese of Phoenix’s Events page has you covered. Planning last minute? The Catholic Sun is there for you. This weekend, choose from theater, film reviews, prayer gatherings and opportunities to help the poor in our midst or around the world. Headed to the movies? Life Teen reviewed Soul Surfer for [...]

I’ve noticed in the last few days the impact student art can have on Catholics of any age. Two recent examples came to my attention: Evangelizaztion through parish bulletins — The cover of the bulletin at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Scottsdale featured Grace Sluga’s poster at right. It not only showcases student work, [...]

Usually as a reporter for the diocesan newspaper, I bring stories of the events, trends and people from the Diocese of Phoenix to its parishioners. Earlier this month I chose to share a bit of Yuma’s story instead. Despite the city being outside of diocesan boundaries, I found good reason for sharing Yuma’s story with [...]

Fourth graders at Ss. Simon and Jude School had a special guest read to them yesterday — one who took them on a statewide tour, so to speak. Arizona state senator Debbie McCune-Davis, who represents District 14, read Barbara Gowan’s “G is for Grand Canyon” picture book to Ss. Simon and Jude students. The 40-page [...]