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Customer Appreciation Days — Aug. 20-21 at all St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores. Enjoy discounts, refreshments, raffles and door prizes. Also at Apache, Bell, Chandler and Sunnyslope locations Aug. 22. Check out the St. Vincent de Paul blog for details. “It’s my party and you’re invited! Love, God” — Aug. 20-22 at Living Water [...]

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 [...]

Here are a few reminders to help you observe Good Friday: Day of fasting — If you’re 18-59 years old, limit yourself to one full meatless meal. The USCCB offers some detail on the matter. Pray for the unborn — Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted will join other Catholics praying in front of Planned Parenthood, 4417 [...]

There are plenty of things going on around the diocese these days. I blame it on Lent being in full swing and the fair weather. Keep the success of the following activities in your prayers, and if you have a couple of hours free this weekend outside of Mass, feel free to attend: Spiritual enrichment [...]

Do you have a few hours to spare this weekend? Now that Lent is upon us, parishes may have more options than ever. Check your local parish bulletin or just show up at a nearby Catholic church tonight or any Friday night before Easter. Chances are, you can enjoy a fish or soup supper and [...]