Following is the prepared text for Bishop Olmsted’s homily for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time and his farewell Mass at the Cathedral.

Following is the prepared text for Bishop Olmsted’s homily for the 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Following is the prepared text for Bishop Olmsted’s homily for the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, celebrated with the Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance

Following is the prepared text for Bishop Olmsted’s homily for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Following is the prepared text for Bishop Olmsted’s homily for the fifth Sunday of Easter.

Death Penalty Prayer Vigil Following is the prepared text for Bishop Olmsted’s remarks at the Prayer Vigil for Clarence Dixon and an end to the death penalty in Arizona.   May 10, 2022 As Jesus was dying on the Cross as a condemned criminal, the mother of Jesus was there. Luke describes it this way [...]

Priest as a Man of Communion Following is the prepared text for Bishop Olmsted’s homily for the Annual Chrism Mass.   April 11, 2022 “The joy and hope, the grief and anguish of the people of our time, especially of those who are poor or afflicted in any way, are the joy and hope, the [...]

When Jesus suffered death on the Cross, the dreams and hopes of Jesus’ Apostles were shattered. His followers went away, beating their breasts in sorrow and despair. However, a faithful few saw something happening that the others failed to see, namely the love of God conquering hatred and despair. These faithful few were - Mary, His mother, - Mary Magdalene, - Simon of Cyrene who helped Jesus carry His Cross, and - one of the criminals who was crucified beside Him. All these found God’s love in a place they least expected, at a time that seemed disastrous, in a way others thought impossible. During the Passion, three statements reveal Jesus’ love at work in suffering.

Following is the prepared text for Bishop Olmsted's remarks at the University of Mary Desert Rose Social and Dinner.

Following is the prepared text from Bishop Olmsted’s homily for the Consecration of a Diocesan Hermit.