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Magdalene House construction — 8 a.m.-noon, Phoenix. It’s finally time to start rebuilding the Magdelene House, the original Maggie’s Place home destroyed by an electrical fire New Year’s Day last year. Call Brian at (602) 262-5555 to RSVP and for the exact location near downtown Phoenix. Blessed Kateri Takakwitha festival — 10 a.m. procession and [...]

Executives from Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers, members of Catholic Healthcare West, were again recognized for healthcare leadership. “Arizona Business Magazine” presented top honors to staff from both campuses during its third annual awards dinner March 3 for excellence as a: Healthcare administrator — Kathleen Dowler, director of Mission Integration for both facilities [...]

Two weeks ago, I took a quick drive up the 51 to attend the United Blood Services Valentines for Life luncheon at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa. The event honored blood drive coordinators for saving lives in 2009. My presence at the pre-Valentine’s Day event  — minus the temporary heart tattoo I’d [...]

Need to get caught up on the diocese’s 40th anniversary blogs? Read “Phoenix at 40″ part 1 and part 2. And if you’ve had a chance to read the 40th anniversary article in The Catholic Sun, you’re well prepared for part 3. The pope’s visit to Phoenix easily became the “preeminent event” for the diocese. [...]

MESA — Christ the King Parish invites Catholics to join its novena to St. Peregrine which began today at the 8 a.m. Mass. (Sorry about the late notice. In my rush to beat yesterday’s storm, this didn’t get posted). The nine-day prayer is for the successful completion of the St. Peregrine Chapel and Shrine. Although both [...]