Greeters for Arizona Rosary Celebration Where: Phoenix Convention Center Halls F & G, 33 S. 3rd St., Phoenix (Map It) Start Date: 10/15-16/2022 Time Commitment: 9 a.m. – noon, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and/or 4:15-5:15 p.m. Description: Catholic Scouts and Catholic junior high and high school students are needed to greet guests and hand out programs and rosaries to several thousand people attending the annual AZ Rosary Celebration. Greeters are needed from 11 am to 2 pm. Help is also needed setting up the stage on Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16 from 9 am to noon. In addition, help is n ..read more

Join Bishop Dolan in praying for Pope Francis as we approach his 10th anniversary of the pope! Visit decimus-annus.org to light a digital candle for the pope and put your prayers on the map.   The post Hail Mary for Pope Francis appeared first on The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix ..read more

Whereas, the disciplinary practice of abstaining from meat on the Fridays in Lent is an important dimension of the penitential nature of the season and applies to all Catholics who have reached the age of fourteen (canons 1251 and 1252); Whereas, this year the Feast of St. Patrick, March 17, falls on a Friday in Lent; Now therefore, in accord with canon 87 §1 of the Code of Canon Law, given the many celebrations that occur on this day in commemoration of St. Patrick and Irish Heritage, I hereby grant to all Catholics of the Diocese of Phoenix, as well as all present here that day, a dispensati ..read more

Main CION page Christ in Our Neighborhood Interested in learning more about Christ in Our Neighborhood? Fill out the form below, and we will be in touch. Name(Required) First Last Phone Email(Required) Parish I am interested in...(Required) learning more about Christ in Our Neighborhood (CION). starting a CION small group. joining an existing CION small group. Δ The post Christ in Our Neighborhood appeared first on The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix ..read more

I am Huy (Joseph) Nguyen, born and raised in Vietnam. I came to the United States in 2014 with my whole family. My vocation journey is a circular journey in which God is patiently directing me to the vocation that He sees is best for me. My desire to be a priest started at a very early age. However, when I grew older, I got distracted and liked to do something else, for I thought I would never be worthy for the priesthood, which is such a high calling beyond my reach. Yet, I was quite active at my home parish in Vietnam: being a youth leader and catechist and volunteering for other activities ..read more

Diocese of Phoenix creates first-ever office for Mental Health Ministry From Luzdelia Caballero with ABC 15 The post Diocese of Phoenix creates first-ever office for Mental Health Ministry appeared first on The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix ..read more

Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Announces New Appointments Bishop John P. Dolan Appoints New Leadership Roles at Diocesan Pastoral Center PHOENIX (Nov. 7, 2022) – Bishop John P. Dolan, who was installed as the new bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix on August 2, announced two new key leadership roles at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. The new appointments include Fr. John R. Muir as moderator of the curia and vicar general and Dr. Maria Chavira to serve as vice-moderator of the curia, in addition to her current role as chancellor. Fr. Muir, who will replace Fr. Fred Adamson in both roles ..read more

Mental health ministry opens at Phoenix diocese The ministry will train priests and deacons in the basics of mental health awareness From William Pitts at 12 News: PHOENIX — John Dolan literally wrote the book on dealing with suicide. The book is called “When a Loved one Dies of Suicide,” and it sits on a table in the newly-opened Mental Health Ministry at the Phoenix Catholic Diocese.  Dolan wrote the book…because he’s lived it. Three times. “I lost three siblings,” Dolan said in the courtyard outside the office. “One sibling just two months ago through suicide.” “I’ve gone ..read more

  Watch and listen to Bishop Dolan’s homily for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time and the commemoration of the opening of Vatican II. The post The Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Opening of the Second Vatican Council appeared first on The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix ..read more