2026 Reflections
Annulments
An annulment is a declaration by an ecclesiastical tribunal that a marriage between two parties was not valid according to the laws governing marriage in the Catholic Church. It is a statement that the bond of marriage was not formed at the time of consent, or at the time the vows were stated at the […]
What is the Tribunal?
According to the norms of canon law, the Tribunal of the Diocese of Phoenix is the court established by the diocesan bishop in order to adjudicate cases concerning the status of persons, the violation of rights, and the imposition of penalties. The Code of Canon Law and the jurisprudence of the tribunals of the universal […]
General Information
The Office of Canonical Services and Tribunal serves the diocese by providing expert guidance on Church law and ensuring justice in canonical matters. Canonical Services supports the bishop, clergy, and parishes with advice on sacramental records, dispensations, and ecclesiastical procedures. The Tribunal, as the diocese’s judicial body, primarily handles marriage annulments and other canonical cases […]
Auxiliary Bishop Peter Dai Bui
Ordained to the priesthood on Dec. 24, 2003, Bishop Peter Dai Bui has been a priest of the Diocese of Phoenix for over 18 years. Announced by Pope Leo XIV on Dec. 19, 2025, Bishop Bui became the second auxiliary bishop in the 56-year history of the diocese when he was ordained on Feb. 17, 2026. He was ordained by Bishop John Dolan, and his […]
Prayer for Nazareth Seminary
Lord Jesus, Nazareth Seminary is modeled after your home in Nazareth, where you “grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man”. We ask that you send your Holy Spirit to guide our Bishop, seminary leaders, and formators, so that Nazareth Seminary is a place where men may be formed, as you […]
The Jubilee Year of Hope has come to an end
Dear pilgrim, The Jubilee Year of Hope has come to an end with the Closing Mass for the Jubilee Year on Dec. 28, 2025, at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix. Though our six pilgrimage sites have come to a close, this is just the beginning of TILMA, our diocese’s seven-year pastoral plan on […]
Prayer Intentions December 2025
For my daughter, Katherine and her family who have fallen away from the Church. For my family’s souls of Jaz Z, Miguel Z Jr, Miguel Z Sr, Juana C, Carlos Z, Fernando Z, Juan Jose Z, Eleonor Z, Esperanza Z, Francisca G, Mariano T, Francisco T, Luteria T,Andrea Z, Ricardo T, Clementina T, Rafael Z, […]
Natural Family Planning Facts & FAQs
NFP is a Church-approved method for spacing births naturally, using a woman’s cycle to plan or avoid pregnancy while honoring God’s design for marriage.
Natural Family Planning
Through Natural Family Planning, spouses embrace a faithful, natural approach to family life, trusting in God’s plan with mutual respect and grace. What is NFP? Natural Family Planning is 100% natural and up to 99% effective as a family planning method. Natural Family Planning FAQ’s We’ve answered common questions about NFP, practicing NFP, and taking […]