Office of Mission Advancement

Join our mission of evangelization, stewardship, and discipleship through generous giving and community outreach.

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Your generosity fuels the mission of the Diocese of Phoenix.

The Office of Mission Advancement focuses on supporting parishes in four primary areas: Evangelization, Discipleship, Leadership, and Stewardship. We are guided by a multi-year comprehensive plan, with each new year opening up new initiatives for strengthening the parishes, schools, and charitable organizations within the Diocese of Phoenix.

Explore our charity options to see how you can make a lasting impact

Legacy Giving

Priests for Our Future

Charity & Development

Seeds of Faith

Support the mission of the Diocese of Phoenix by including a gift in your will or estate plans. It’s a lasting expression of faith—ensuring that your love for Christ continues to bless future generations through ministry, worship, and outreach. Including the Diocese of Phoenix in your estate plan is simpler than you may think.

Bishop's Fund

Your unrestricted gift to the Bishop’s Fund empowers the Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix to respond to the most urgent needs across our diocese. From launching innovative ministries to strengthening outreach in underserved communities, your support allows the Church to grow, adapt, and bring the love of Christ to new places in new ways. Because this fund is unrestricted, it gives the Bishop the flexibility to invest in initiatives that foster renewal, evangelization, and lasting impact. Join us in supporting the future of our Church.

Evangelization

Your support plays a vital role in helping us fulfill Christ’s final command, the Great Commission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19)

Catholic School Support 365

Catholic School Support 365 aids families with tuition, equips classrooms with modern tools, ensures safe schools, and nurtures students in Catholic values, learning, and service.

Mental Health Ministry

Providing “wells” in parishes, safe spaces inspired by Jesus healing the woman at the well, welcoming those struggling with mental health and connecting them to resources with God’s love.

Communications / Televised Mass

Delivering the Good News to thousands of homes across our diocese. Now more than ever, we need your help to connect people with Christ and the Church from their homes.

Special Collections

Supporting areas and populations in our Church that are the most vulnerable and marginalized. These collections, through partnership with the local Diocese of Phoenix, make a meaningful difference.

Tax Smart Gifts

Your gift of assets—stocks, retirement funds, or donor-advised funds—invests in our faith’s future, supporting vital ministries and building a vibrant Catholic community.

Giving Circles

Your support fuels transformative change in our community. By joining one of our giving circles— “Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle”, “Miter Society”, “Shepherd’s Circle,” “Seeds of Faith Legacy Giving Society” —your monthly or annual gifts provide vital funds to sustain our mission. Every donation, helps spread hope, faith, and love, ensuring that our work continues to uplift those in need. Be part of a giving circle today and be a beacon of hope!

Seeds of Faith

Leave a Legacy for
the Diocese or your Parish

Our Lady of Guadalupe

All recurring
donors

Miter Society

$1,000 – $4,999
annual giving

Shepherd Circle

$5,000+
annual giving

Office Contacts

Debbie DiCarlo

Executive Director, Office for Mission Advancement

ddicarlo@dphx.org

602-354-2216

Engagement & Legacy Giving

Martha Gamez

Senior Director of Engagement & Legacy Giving

mgamez@dphx.org

602-354-2218

Carmen Hernandez

Sr. Engagement Manager

chernandez@dphx.org

Dcn. Andy Lambros

Engagement Manager

alambros@dphx.org

Lane Nelson

Engagement Manager

lnelson@dphx.org

Luz Reval

Engagement Manager

lreval@dphx.org

602-354-2218

Fiona Sauve

Grants & Volunteer Engagement Specialist

fsauve@dphx.org

602-354-2015

Community Relations & Events

Teresa Davia

Director of Community Relations & Events

tdavia@dphx.org

602-354-2484

Sara Mitchell

Communications and Appeals Manager

smitchell@dphx.org

602-354-2218

Donor Services & Administration

Jacqueline Valencia

Mission Advancement Services Manager

jvalencia@dphx.org

602-354-2236

Angelica Castro

Bilingual Donor Services Assistant

acastro@dphx.org

602-354-2026

Tom Chapman

Database Administrator

tchapman@dphx.org

602-354-2230

Adlemy (Amy) Yocupicio-Herrera

Donor Relations & Administration Specialist

ayocupicio@dphx.org

602-354-2374

Melina Legarreta

Donor Services Manager

mlegarreta@dphx.org

602-354-2236

Norma Legarreta-Muela

Donor Services Assistant

nlegarreta@dphx.org

602-354-2235

Will Martinez

Donor Services Assistant

wmartinez@dphx.org

602-354-2238

Catholic Social Teaching

Abigail Poole

Coordinator, Catholic Social Teaching

apoole@dphx.org

602-354-2125

Cassidy Durland

Administrative Assistant II

cdurland@dphx.org

602-354-2021