St. Therese was known for praying for priests and her desire to be “an apostle to apostles.”
She inspires us to join together in prayer and sacrifice for the men and women of our diocese who are preparing for the Priesthood and consecrated religious life.
In every age there have been men and women who, obedient to the Father’s call and to the prompting of the Spirit, have chosen this special way of following Christ, in order to devote themselves to him with an “undivided” heart (cf. 1 Cor 7:34). Like the Apostles, they too have left everything behind in order to be with Christ and to put themselves, as he did, at the service of God and their brothers and sisters. In this way, through the many charisms of spiritual and apostolic life bestowed on them by the Holy Spirit, they have helped to make the mystery and mission of the Church shine forth, and in doing so have contributed to the renewal of society.
Main Purposes of the Office
- The Office of Consecrated Life serves as a guide for religious of the Diocese of Phoenix and for those interested in the Consecrated Life.
- The director of the Office of Religious represents the diocesan bishop in matters that pertain to the Consecrated Life.
- Many events are held that strengthen the shared life of the Consecrated Religious serving in the Diocese of Phoenix, as well as promoting vocations to the consecrated life.
Different Forms of Consecrated Life
- Communities of Religious Men in the Diocese of Phoenix
- Communities of Religious Women in the Diocese of Phoenix
- Consecrated Virgins Living in the World
- Secular Institutes and Orders
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- Visit phxconsecratedlife.com.