Catholic Schools FAQs
Find answers about our Catholic culture, tuition, academic excellence, and enrollment process here!
Preschools
There are 30 Catholic preschools in the Diocese of Phoenix, (4 stand-alone and 26 that are part of Catholic elementary school communities), located all over the Valley and throughout Arizona. Focused primarily on school readiness, the preschool programs also foster each child’s special relationship with God, establishing the spiritual formation that will continue throughout the […]
Catholic Elementary Schools
There are 29 Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Phoenix, located in nearly every part of the Valley and throughout Arizona. While every Catholic school community is unique, each offers a rigorous curriculum while educating the total child—spirit, mind, and body—in a loving, faith-filled environment. For a full list of Catholic Schools in the Diocese, visit […]
2025 Appointments
Priestly appointments. May God bless them and those they will serve.
Donate to Merciful Heart Hermitage
While we do not charge a fee for the use of our facilities we do depend on freewill offerings from retreatants for our continued operation. Gifts from benefactors are also vital in helping us carry out our mission.
Days of Desert Solitude Request
Catholic priests who feel called to come for a Desert Solitude Retreat may fill out our Retreat Request Form.
Travel Information for Merciful Heart Hermitage
Fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX). From there, one may rent a car or call a taxi or ride sharing service such as Uber or Lyft.
Hiking
There are some wonderful hiking trails that can be accessed right off the Merciful Heart Hermitage property.
Mother of Mercy Chapel
The recently renovated Mother of Mercy Chapel is available throughout the day or night for personal prayer, Mass, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
History
Merciful Heart Hermitage, founded in 1984 as Our Lady of Solitude, offers priests spiritual retreats in Black Canyon City. Led by Fr. Eugene Mary, a diocesan hermit, it fosters prayer and renewal in the Carmelite tradition.