The 8th Annual Nun Run *Presented by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of Phoenix* is just days away (have you registered yet?)...on March 4th, 2017 @ Kiwanis Park in Tempe AZ. This year, for the first time, we will also have a silent auction and raffle at the race venue. So even if you are [...]
It is that wonderful time of year when we host our largest fundraising event of the year: THE NUN RUN! 8th year running...on March 4th @ Kiwanis Park in Tempe...10K, 5K, 1mi, and Silent Auction. This year the Nun Run is presented by our title sponsors Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of Phoenix. A big [...]
Spring in the desert has been beautiful, blessed, and busy! Things started getting busy with the Nun Run and are only now beginning to slow down! Speaking of the Nun Run, we recently uploaded about 50 photos - more will be added over the next few days. Check them out! With over 900 participants, it [...]
So, for the first time, we will be having a lil' fun raffle at the Nun Run! The Sisters made two hand-made dolls - St. Francis and St. Clare! Come on by the Poor Clare table at the Nun Run to purchase your raffle ticket - only $1 or 6 for $5. All children 14 [...]
Official Race Shirt - Order yours today! Or register and get one "free" on race day! The Nun Run is quickly approaching: Saturday, March 5th! Here's a few bullet points about the Run: To register, simply follow this link In honor of the Year of Mercy, there will be Priests hearing Confessions at [...]
Future's so bright, ya gotta wear shades! We have been getting messages from folks saying that, in the world of social media, today is "Thank a Nun Day" (how fun!) , and so we want to extend our own "thank you" to all those who have been reaching out to thank us today! [...]
As the great Sherlock Holmes says: The Game is Afoot... Yes, Nun Run Saturday...which is March 7th...is quickly approaching!!!! Needless to say we are getting very excited for the event! Each Sister has her donation page updated and ready to go...Amongst the five of us, we have an informal and friendly competition (honest, it's possible!) [...]
Be sure to tune in to the Bishop's Hour on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio on Thursday, Feb. 12th at 9 p.m. to hear an interview with Sr. Mary Fidelis and Sr. John-Mark Maria about Year of Consecrated Life, Vocation, Joy, and the Nun Run! Can't tune in then? No worries! The show will also [...]
The Gospel is the real antidote to spiritual destitution: wherever we go, we are called as Christians to proclaim the liberating news that forgiveness for sins committed is possible, that God is greater than our sinfulness, that he freely loves us at all times and that we were made for communion and eternal life. - [...]
The early bird gets the worm - or so the saying goes! In this case, the early bird saves $5! Today (Feb. 22nd) is the last day to get the early bird discount for Nun Run Registrations. Also, have you been reading Sr. John-Mark's blogs over at the www.desertnunrun.com site? She's a faithful blogger, keeping [...]
