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Father Alan Valencia, rector of St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson, pays the help provided by Catholic Extension forward.

More than three dozen sisters celebrate milestone anniversaries this year

Waking up early one morning, I sat in near silence as the sun rose over the copper-colored beams that form the wall between Arizona and Mexico.

Tucson seminarians adapt to studies in a Covid 19 environment, “for those within our cohorts we are able to get more familiar and acquainted as we commune by watching movies and going on walks around the hill to pass the time,” says seminarian Carlos Nagore, from the Diocese of Tucson, Arizona. - Catholic Sentinel

Follow the path of Jesus Francisco Gomez and Alan Soto Hopkins to service of Christ and the Church

Sister Rina (Jeanne Dominic) Cappellazzo, OP, celebrating 70 years of religious life, entered the Adrian Dominican Congregation in 1950 and professed her First Vows on August 9, 1951 and her Final Vows on August 9, 1956.

"Over the years, I have come to understand that this kind of shared charism and everyday life is important to me. Being part of a community, having the opportunity to pray and minister together, is an amazing way to serve the Church!" - Bro. Silas

Fr. Jay first heard the call to follow Christ as a young man raised in a Christian family. He responded by becoming a minister of the Gospel. Then he followed the Gospel to communion with the Bishop of Rome. From there, he followed to the priesthood. Hear more of his story.

After Msgr.'s wife died and his children were adults, he pursued Christ's call. Listen to more of his story.

Fr. John worked for Southwest Gas after playing high school football. His faith led him to respond to the Call.

Christ calls men from all walks of life. Listen to Fr. Tom's story.

Fr. George was always very active in his parish and in local business. He was in his late fifties when he responded to the call.

Fr. John Lyons spent ten years practicing law before he went to the seminary. He was a partner in a prominint local law firm

Msgr. Pinti always felt called, even as he pursued a career an accountant

Fr. John was brought up in Tucson and had entered the seminary and left after high school, thinking he had given it a shot. Why did he go back to seminary studies and accepted ordination? Hear more.