Fr. Arley T. Downie, formerly of Farmington, New Mexico died Aug. 2, at Generations Skilled Care in Rock Island, Illinois, at age 88. Continue reading Fr. Arley Downie (1931-2020) served Native communities in Gallup diocese for 27 years
DENVER (CNA) — Susana Díaz gets a kick out of watching couples’ faces during their first marriage preparation class. Continue reading Phoenix among three dioceses bringing NFP to Hispanic Catholics
PHOENIX — Construction is moving along on 78 new apartment homes for seniors on the former campus of Catholic Charities Community Services of Arizona. The Foundation for Senior Living is building Acacia Heights, an affordable senior living community, which is located in the heart of Historic Pierson Place. The apartment homes will serve seniors 62 years old and older between 40-60 percent of Area Median … Continue reading FSL building affordable housing in historic Phoenix neighborhood
PEORIA — Catholic Charities Westside Head Start (WSHS) begins virtual learning programs this week. To ensure that all students can participate, staff members will deliver supplies to children and families who request them. Continue reading Westside Head Start begins all-virtual teaching
As a missionary, Ven. Eusebio Kino can serve as an inspiration for anybody in ministry today, ordained, consecrated or lay, said Bishop Emeritus Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson. Continue reading Padre Kino provides model for ministry leaders today, says Tucson bishop emeritus
PHOENIX — Spectrum Courtyard Apartments (previously called 29 Palms II) is a multi-family demolition/new construction project consisting of 25 one-and two-bedroom apartment units. Continue reading FSL partnership to provide housing for elderly, adults with developmental disabilities
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana (CNA) — Catholics are speaking out on behalf of a Native American man on federal death row, who is set to be executed this month. The man’s tribe, the Navajo Nation, objects to the death sentence and has asked President Donald Trump to commute the sentence to life in prison. Continue reading Bishop Wall to lead prayer vigil for Navajo man scheduled for federal execution
Bishop James S. Wall of Gallup, New Mexico, said he was “elated” when he heard the news of Jesuit Father Eusebio Kino, the Apostle to Arizona, being named Venerable by Pope Francis July 10, bringing him one step closer to sainthood. Continue reading Gallup bishop reflects on advancement of Padre Kino’s sainthood cause
Gallup native Kathleen Zelasko returned to her home diocese to take on the role as the new director of religious education. The new role has her coordinating outside mission trips to the mission diocese, overseeing catechetical and religious education programs and helping develop youth ministry programs. Continue reading Gallup’s new religious education director hopes to help others build relationships
One night, driving down a rural New Mexico highway, Martin Smith saw the devil. That encounter, which he recalls as feeling “like an eternity,” would change his life forever. Continue reading From addict to the diaconate
