News, statements and information from the Diocese of Phoenix.

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

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 [...]

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