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Companion blog to The Catholic Sun, newspaper of the Diocese of Phoenix.
January 31, 2012

Saints in our midst: St. John Bosco

Posted by : ambria

Happy feast day to St. John Bosco students in Ahwatukee and youth at the St. John Bosco Center in Goodyear. SCHOOL FACTS (48th Street south of Chandler Blvd.): Opened in 2000 with funding from the “Today’s Children, Tomorrow’s Leaders” campaign. Read “10 years, 10 good deeds” article. Added preschool in 2005 which moved onsite in [...]


July 11, 2011

St. Benedict: his life, Phoenix presence

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

It’s the feast of St. Benedict, founder of the Benedictine order, which led to Western Monasticism. Did you know he had a twin sister? Any female Phoenicians interested in the Benedictine Monastic Experience any day this week? PARISH FACTS: Established Oct. 29, 1985 (Read about its 25th anniversary celebration) Attendance went from 79 families then [...]


May 23, 2011

Zoyo supports ‘yo Catholic groups

Posted by : ambria

As temperatures heat up, frozen yogurt can be a quick, healthier alternative to other frozen treats to cool you down. And if you partner with the right yogurt shop, you can also help prevent your Catholic school’s or parish’s bank account from freezing. That’s what Most Holy Trinity Catholic School is doing today. Mention the [...]


May 20, 2011

Weekend calendar May 20-22

Posted by : ambria

Plus, TV highlights, singles and Scouting events, school open house, teacher retirement reception, fundraisers and more. Around the Phoenix Diocese and on TV…. “Benedictus XVI: Papa Joseph Ratzinger.” — 10-11 p.m. EDT May 20 on EWTN and online.  This special explores the life and teachings of Pope Benedict XVI — from his experiences as a [...]


August 26, 2010

Super Spiritual Students

Posted by : ambria

Teachers at St. Catherine of Siena selected their first round of Super Spiritual Students for the new academic year. These students — one per class — are basically recognized for celebrating their faith in action by modeling one or more of the school’s Student Learning Expectations. Teachers select a new Super Spiritual Student every two [...]