Accommodations
Forty miles north of Phoenix, surrounded by mountains and Sonoran desert, the Merciful Heart Hermitage: A House of Prayer for Priests is situated on a desert mesa overlooking Black Canyon City.
Days of Desert Solitude for Catholic Priests
A desert solitude retreat at Merciful Heart Hermitage provides Catholic priests with the opportunity for a deep immersion in contemplative prayer in the form of a 5-to-8-day retreat that can be semi-directed if desired.
About Merciful Heart Hermitage
Merciful Heart Hermitage is the home of a consecrated diocesan hermit in the Carmelite tradition.
Links & Resources
Code of Canon Law Canon law is the body of laws and regulations made by or adopted by ecclesiastical authority, for the government of the Catholic Church and its members. Read the Code of Canon Law. Dignitas Connubii Instruction for Tribunals in handling marriage nullity cases. Vatican United States Conference of Catholic Bishops The United […]
What is Canon Law?
Guidance on Church law, sacramental records, dispensations, and ecclesiastical procedures to support the bishop, clergy, and parishes
Tribunal Downloads
Brochures Annulment Resources for Parish Leaders For Pastors: Sample Delegation and Permission Letters
Annulment FAQs
Annulment convalidation Catholic marriage Tribunal process civil divorce nullity minister.
The Pontifical Mission Societies
The Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) has four societies: The Society for the Propagation of the Faith, the Society of St. Peter Apostle, The Missionary Union of Priests and Religious, and Missionary Childhood Association. iests and Religious and the Holy Childhood Association The Mission Under the direction of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (Rome, Italy), and the […]
Information for the Respondent
The Respondent, the non-petitioning spouse, can participate in a Catholic Tribunal marriage investigation by submitting testimony or opt out. Contact required.
Glossary of Catholic Terms
The terms below are words commonly used in the Diocese of Phoenix and throughout the Catholic Church. For a deeper understanding, including scripture references and other documentation, please consult the Catechism of the Catholic Church or The Church Visible, a book that thoroughly explains the ceremonial life and protocol of the Catholic Church. Adoration: The […]