Ordination to the Priesthood

Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral 6351 N 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Bishop Dolan and Bishop Nevares are pleased to announce that ordination to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood will take place on Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m. at Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral. Celebrate with us, and please pray for vocations! The men being ordained are Deacon Gabriel Sabado and Deacon Miguel Solis. After [...]

July 4th Mass

Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral 6351 N 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Join Bishop Nevares, the Knights of Columbus, and representatives from our law enforcement agencies and armed services, for this annual Mass and Rosary for the United States of America. This event will take place at SS Simon and Jude Cathedral on the 4th of July at 8am.

Institution of Acolytes

Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral 6351 N 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Join Bishop Nevares, the Diaconate community, and the families of those in formation for the Diaconate for this biannual liturgy of Institution to the Order of Acolyte. The Mass of Institution will take place at SS Simon and Jude Cathedral at 6pm on August 11th, 2023. What is an Instituted Acolyte? Instituted Acolytes are trained [...]

Mass with the Knights of Columbus

Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral 6351 N 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

All Knights of Columbus and their families are invited to the 9 AM TV Mass on August 13th at SS Simon and Jude Cathedral for a special celebration in honor of the founder of the Knights of Columbus, Blessed Michael McGivney.

Rite of Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders

Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral 6351 N 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

The Rite for Admission to Candidacy is an important step for each man on his journey toward the diaconate. The rite is an opportunity for him to express publicly his intention to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders as a deacon. The Rite of Admission to Candidacy includes three components: the call to candidacy, the [...]

Consecration to a Life of Virginity in the World

Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral 6351 N 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Join Bishop Dolan and the Office of Consecrated Life for the rare and beautiful liturgy of a Consecration of a Virgin Living in the World. All the faithful are invited to attend and all priests of the Diocese are invited to concelebrate this Mass. Saturday, August 26th 10 am at SS Simon and Jude Cathedral. [...]

Vocations Panel and Mass

Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral 6351 N 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Join Bishop Dolan, the Office of Consecrated Life, and Office of Vocations for this All Saints celebration of holiness and vocations. Fr. Will Schmid from the Office of Vocations will preach at this Mass and will lead a Vocations Panel in the hall following the Mass. Children are invited to dress as their favorite or [...]

Red, White, and Blue Mass for Veterans

Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral 6351 N 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Join Bishop Dolan in this annual celebration of those who have bravely served our country in the Armed Forces. The Mass will be celebrated at the 9 am TV Mass at SS Simon and Jude Cathedral with a light reception following in Smith Hall. All veterans, active servicemen and women, and their families are cordially [...]

The Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion (Bilingual)

St. Francis Xavier Parish 4715 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

For the first time, the Bishop will be celebrating a combined Rite of Election and Rite of the Call to Continuing Conversion. All RCIA (OCIA) participants, baptized and unbaptized, and their sponsors, are invited to this combined Rite at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. This is a ticketed event and registration forms will be sent [...]

Chrism Mass

St. Thomas Aquinas 13720 W. Thomas Rd. , Avondale, AZ, United States

The annual Chrism Mass is celebrated by Bishop John Dolan, united with all of the priests and deacons in our diocese, on Monday, March 25, at St. Thomas Aquinas. Mass begins at 4pm. All are welcome! Please arrive early to allow time for parking, finding a seat, and entering into the prayer of the liturgy. [...]

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