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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix is committed to helping the faithful encounter the living Christ through conversion, communion and solidarity. Led by the Most Rev. John P. Dolan, more than 1.1 million Catholics make this diverse, vibrant, and faith-filled diocese their home.

Bishops of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

MOST REV. JOHN P. DOLAN
MOST REV. JOHN P. DOLANBishop of Phoenix
The Most Rev. John P. Dolan is the bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix. He was installed as the fifth bishop of Phoenix on Aug. 2, 2022, and is the spiritual leader of the diocese’s 1.1 million Catholics.
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MOST REV. EDUARDO A. NEVARES
MOST REV. EDUARDO A. NEVARESAuxiliary Bishop of Phoenix
The Most Rev. Eduardo A. Nevares was ordained as the first Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Phoenix on July 19, 2010, at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Avondale.
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MOST REV. THOMAS J. OLMSTED
MOST REV. THOMAS J. OLMSTEDBishop Emeritus of Phoenix
The Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted is the bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Phoenix. He led the diocese from 2003 until his retirement at age 75 in 2022.
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