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Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement on Religious Liberty Decision by the Supreme Court

June 4, 2018 (En Español) The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference stand in solidarity with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) regarding today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on religious liberty. Our country was founded by people who had tremendous respect and compassion for those seeking to live a life free of religious [...]

Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement on Separating Families at the Border

We ask that the faithful join us in remembering and praying for all families, but especially the mothers, fathers, and children who are at risk of being separated.

Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement on Abortion Reporting Law Being Signed Into Law

The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference are grateful for the passage of SB 1394, sponsored by Senator Nancy Barto and signed into law by Governor Doug Ducey.

USCCB Welcomes Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation on Holiness in the Contemporary World
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USCCB Welcomes Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation on Holiness in the Contemporary World

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USCCB Welcomes Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation on Holiness in the Contemporary World

Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, is welcoming the release of Pope Francis’s apostolic exhortation, “Gaudete et Exsultate” (Rejoice and Be Glad), subtitled “On the Call to Holiness in the Contemporary World.” In his statement, Cardinal DiNardo expresses his deep gratitude to the Holy Father for the exhortation and the call for each Christian to “acknowledge and be open to what God wants them to be.”

Prayers and Healing for Victims at Florida High School
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Prayers and Healing for Victims at Florida High School

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Prayers and Healing for Victims at Florida High School

Bishop Olmsted and Bishop Nevares join the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in praying for the victims of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Praying for the victims of the tragic shooting in Texas
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Praying for the victims of the tragic shooting in Texas

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Praying for the victims of the tragic shooting in Texas

Bishop Olmsted and Bishop Nevares join the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in praying for the victims of the tragic shooting in Texas.

Statement from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares on Tragic Las Vegas Shootings
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Statement from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares on Tragic Las Vegas Shootings

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Statement from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares on Tragic Las Vegas Shootings

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix released the following statement about the Las Vegas shootings.

Mourning Fr. Pete Rossa
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Mourning Fr. Pete Rossa

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Mourning Fr. Pete Rossa

Please join us in praying for the repose of the soul of Fr. Pete. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Launches First Ever $100 Million Campaign
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Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Launches First Ever $100 Million Campaign

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Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Launches First Ever $100 Million Campaign

The Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted announced today the launch of a historic $100 million campaign to meet the needs of the faithful of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Together Let Us Go Forth ~ Juntos Sigamos Adelante is a three-year campaign that will provide for the future of local Catholic churches, schools, charities and the faithful.

Diocese of Phoenix statement on President Trump’s decision to terminate DACA program
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Diocese of Phoenix statement on President Trump’s decision to terminate DACA program

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Diocese of Phoenix statement on President Trump’s decision to terminate DACA program

In light of President Trump’s decision to discontinue the DACA program, the Diocese of Phoenix renews its commitment to prayer, support and solidarity with the nearly 800,000 young people — 27,865 in the State of Arizona — affected by today’s announcement. As the Bishops of Arizona and New Mexico stated last week, we urge our federal elected officials to move forward with permanent solutions that grant relief to these young people, along with the chance to earn permanent residency and eventually to seek citizenship.