Diocese of Phoenix
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‘Multigenerational’ parish campuses coming to Phoenix with new senior living facilities
Acanthus Development collaborates with parishes by renting land on the church campus and taking responsibility for its development and management. Read more
Diocese of Phoenix doubles down on mental health ministry
The soon-to-be Mental Health First Aid trainers are set to serve in each of the diocese’s deaneries, aiming to expand... Read more
Catholic drug rehabilitation facility begins to take shape in Arizona
Kevin Starrs, vice president of the Kolbe Mission, says he noticed the absence of rehab facilities built specifically for Catholics. Read more
Diocese of Phoenix hits the streets to evangelize during Super Bowl LVII week
Volunteers are setting up outside the arena to hand out sacramentals like rosaries and miraculous medals, in addition to informational... Read more
Catholics with mental health struggles aren’t alone, Phoenix bishop says
Catholics who struggle with mental illness, and their loved ones who want to help them, will soon find more formal... Read more
This leadership expert is guiding faithful Catholics from the pew to the boardroom
Meet the founder of the Tepeyac Leadership Institute, Cristofer Pereyra. Read more
Pope Francis appoints San Diego auxiliary to lead Phoenix diocese
Bishop John P. Dolan succeeds Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. Read more
Despite new law allowing hospital clergy visits, some Arizona patients can still face difficulties
A new Arizona law strengthened the ability of hospital patients to receive clergy visitors, but reports that some patients still... Read more
Phoenix priest who botched baptisms for decades apologizes, seeks to make amends
A Catholic priest in Phoenix has apologized, asked forgiveness, and resigned as parish pastor after a determination that he had... Read more
Catholic teaching on Communion applies to politicians who support abortion, too, bishop says
Catholic teaching sees the Eucharist as Christ’s transformative sacrifice on the cross and this Holy Communion must only be received... Read more
Statues of Christ, Mary toppled outside parishes in New York, Arizona
Several religious statues— including two of Mary and one of Christ— outside Catholic churches were damaged in overnight attacks earlier... Read more
Bishop Olmsted: Fatherhood the 'mission of every man'
In a video message Thursday, Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix urged prayers for fathers ahead of Father's Day, saying that... Read more
How the Phoenix diocese is helping families celebrate Holy Week at home
Holy Week this year is going to look different for almost every Catholic in the United States. Read more
With record number of seminarians, Phoenix diocese pledges support
With a record-high number of seminarians, the Diocese of Phoenix has dedicated more funds to support the formation of the... Read more
Phoenix Eucharistic retreat seeks to foster sacramental devotion
At the end of this month, the Diocese of Phoenix will host a retreat that aims to inspire devotion to... Read more
Sacraments are the best spiritual armor – Bishop Olmsted
In a Lenten reflection, Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix said spiritual war needs spiritual amor, and the best armor is... Read more
What can evangelize the world? A good Catholic school.
The Catholic school can be a missionary force to bring Christ to the world, the Bishop of Phoenix has said... Read more
