Kicanas: New pope is a 'sign of unity'

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Kicanas: New pope is a 'sign of unity'

Father Jose Funes, a Jesuit, knows Francis.

Kicanas: New pope is a 'sign of unity'

The newly elected pontiff is from an area of the world with a flourishing Catholicism that will be relatable to many Southern Arizonans, local Catholic leaders said Wednesday.

Carmelites to leave after many years at Tucson barrio church

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Carmelites to leave after many years at Tucson barrio church

By Joseph Treviño

2012 Year in Pictures: Arizona Daily Star

Robert and Genevieve Brechtel, center, share a kiss after renewing their wedding vows during an annual celebratory Mass on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, at St. Augustine Cathedral. The Brechtels have been married for 66 years.

Archbishop to urge N.J. Catholics to vote in defense of marriage

HACKENSACK, N.J. — In a sweeping pastoral statement to be made public Tuesday, the leader of more than 1 million North Jersey Catholics urges them to vote “in defense of marriage and life,” and warns that the passage of same-sex marriage laws might lead to a government crackdown on their rel…

Air conditioners stolen from Tucson Diocese building

Thieves stole six air conditioning units during the weekend from a former Catholic school used by St. Augustine Cathedral.

Girl Scouts under scrutiny from Catholic bishops

NEW YORK — Long a lightning rod for conservative criticism, the Girl Scouts of the USA are now facing their highest-level challenge yet: An official inquiry by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Battle at Miracle Valley

Contraception exemption bill may be finished

Lawmakers who support a religious exemption allowing employers to opt out of contraception coverage received these gifts on Thursday.

Contraception exemption bill may be finished

PHOENIX - Arizona employers will not be able to deny contraceptive coverage to their workers because of their religious beliefs.

Contraception debate is a false front for legislating one type of religion

Cloaked in the false flag of "religious freedom," what's happening in our state Capitol, in the Republican presidential primary race and across the country is the disintegration of a person's human rights.

Girls basketball state tournament: Palo Verde's ride ends in semis

Palo Verde's Sydni Stallworth, trying to drive around Seton Catholic's Megan Burke, finished with 10 points in the Titans' loss.

Tucson Diocese schools superintendent honored

NOGALES, Ariz. — An interview with Sister Rosa Maria Ruiz at Lourdes Catholic School means regular interruptions by admiring students and parents who can’t pass up an opportunity to greet her. She’s made the local Catholic community proud.

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Day of the Dead festivities help set Tucson apart

Halloween in Tucson is typically the time of year when summer finally breaks and fall settles in with coolish temperatures and autumn skies.

Tucson 2nd-half rally falls just short

If Tucson High football coach Vincent Smith ever decides to quit coaching, he certainly seems to have another career option lined up: motivational speaker.