Holly Yzquierdo

Each year, students at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School embark on a rite of passage that has been a defining moment for hundreds of students over the last decade. This pivotal experience for seventh and eighth grade students encourages them to become personally involved in social justice concerns around them through Catholic Social Teachings and the Arrupe Project.

Army veteran Michael was comfortable; until a series of devastating events changed Michael’s life.

The 70 students in St. John XXIII Catholic School’s 6th grade class, along with their families, neighbors and parish, raised over $10,000 for Catholic Charities through Miracle Projects. They also invested countless volunteer hours to make this project a momentous success.

Arizona Families F.I.R.S.T. (Families in Recovery Succeeding Together) helps parents with substance abuse issues navigate resources to obtain and maintain sobriety.