News, statements and information from the Diocese of Phoenix.
Christ in Our Neighborhood
Get information about Christ in Our Neighborhood, a small group scripture study program from Bishop John Dolan of the Diocese of Phoenix.
Hail Mary for Pope Francis
Join Bishop Dolan in praying for Pope Francis as we approach his 10th anniversary of the pope! Visit decimus-annus.org to light a digital candle for the pope and put your prayers on the map.
St. Patrick’s Day Dispensation 2023
Whereas, the disciplinary practice of abstaining from meat on the Fridays in Lent is an important dimension of the penitential nature of the season and applies to all Catholics who have reached the age of fourteen (canons 1251 and 1252); Whereas, this year the Feast of St. Patrick, March 17, falls on a Friday in [...]
The Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Opening of the Second Vatican Council
Watch and listen to Bishop Dolan's homily for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time and the commemoration of the opening of Vatican II.
Synod for a Synodal Church: Diocesan Synthesis
Diocesan Synthesis Fr. John Nahrgang, Vicar for Evangelization and Education June 30, 2022 En Español Download Contents Synod Report Appendix 1: Diocesan and Synod Statistics Appendix 2: Guiding Documents (with selections) of the Synod Appendix 3: Consultation Quotes: The [...]
Announcing a new mission for the pastoral care and evangelization of African Americans and Black Catholics
Announcing a new mission for the pastoral care and evangelization of African Americans and Black Catholics Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Phoenix, is pleased to announce the establishment of a new mission for the pastoral care and evangelization of African Americans and Black Catholics. St. Josephine Bakhita Mission will [...]
Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Statement on Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Decision of the Supreme Court
With today’s decision of the U.S. Supreme Court, in Dobbs v. Jackson, I rejoice that our country has begun to repair the damage done to our nation by the catastrophes of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Bishop Olmsted and Bishop Nevares Join USCCB in Call to Prayer
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix join Archbishop William E. Lori and the USCCB in urging the faithful to pray for life and the Supreme Court.
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement Opposing the Resumption of Executions in Arizona
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement Opposing the Resumption of Executions in Arizona Regional prayer events listed below May 3, 2022 For the first time since 2014, Arizona is currently preparing to resume executions in the very near future. Unfortunately, once these executions begin it is likely many more will come in relatively quick succession. [...]
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement On Governor Ducey Signing Bill to Improve Religious Accommodations for Dying Patients
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement On Governor Ducey Signing Bill to Improve Religious Accommodations for Dying Patients April 25, 2022 The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) are grateful that Governor Doug Ducey has signed into law legislation (HB 2449) to better provide religious accommodations for dying and sick patients. HB 2449 [...]