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Companion blog to The Catholic Sun, newspaper of the Diocese of Phoenix.
March 3, 2011

State basketball semi-finals tonight

Posted by : ambria

Tune in to AIA365.com tonight for full, live coverage of semi-final basketball games for 5A Division I teams. That includes: St. Mary’s (#1) v. Xavier (#5) at 5 p.m. Brophy (#6) v. Mesa (#2) at 6:30 p.m. Winners advance to the state championships tomorrow. All games are at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. Other state-level competition [...]


November 19, 2010

Weekend calendar: Nov. 19-21

Posted by : ambria

In addition to the happenings on Sunbeams, our community events calendar, here’s what you can do this weekend around the Phoenix Diocese: CCHD collection — Nov. 20-21 at all parishes. Related article: CCHD underscores human dignity Golf Classic and raffle — Registration 7 a.m. Nov. 20 at ASU’s Karsten Golf Course in Tempe. Hosted by [...]



May 12, 2010

Catholic schools advance in state softball playoffs

Posted by : ambria

It was a bittersweet victory for Catholic school sports fans last night. The varsity softball team at Xavier College Preparatory lost to Tucson’s Salpointe Catholic yesterday, so St. Mary’s High School plays Salpointe  at 5 p.m. tonight at Rose Mosford Softball Complex, 9833 N. 25th Ave. in Phoenix. Then Seton Catholic Preparatory High School in [...]


May 7, 2010

Weekend calendar

Posted by : ambria

Sports dominates this edition of “Weekend calendar.” Of particular note is a re-match of a 1990 state championship that ended in a tie. Other Catholics throughout the diocese are likely busy with confirmations. Some will join our bishop in an anniversary celebration at one of our ethnic parishes. Here are some assorted highlights: St. Mary’s [...]