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A busy weekend if you’re Catholic . . . papal biographer in Phoenix, men’s hike/outdoor Mass, Catholic school open houses today and Sunday, book and storewide sales, deacon convocation and, of course, Mass. Preschool/Kindergarten open house — 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 27 at Most Holy Trinity (7th Street south of Dunlap). Details and registration. Book sale [...]

A decent percentage of the 12,000 students who attend a Catholic school in the Phoenix Diocese play at least one sport. Athletes and their coaches have recently proven themselves to be leaders of the pack. Here is a look at their accomplishments this month alone: Athletes ESPN, USA Today and Max Preps ranked St. Mary’s [...]

Another busy fall weekend comes to the Phoenix Diocese. There’s something for all ages and interests: Theology of the Body (in-depth) — 7-9 p.m. Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 29 at Diocesan Pastoral Center. Presented by John Paul II Resource Center. Includes breakfast, lunch and workbook. Details: (602) 354-2179 or zeno@diocesephoenix.org Concert to benefit [...]

A few film and theater opportunities have run across my desk for the weekend. Also, if you missed the Blessing of the Animals earlier this month at your parish, you have several chances this weekend. Looking for fall festival fun? Check out our Sunbeams page. The Mighty Macs — in theaters Oct. 21. Film about [...]

Watch this: The pitcher you see, Max Ashton, is a student at Brophy College Preparatory. He was chosen to throw the first pitch in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series Oct. 5 through his involvement with the Foundation for Blind Children. Despite being vision impaired, Ashton excels at Brophy, climbed the highest mountain [...]