As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the Vatican Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles is coming to Phoenix. There will be many stops on the way. See amazing displays for yourself — no need to travel to Rome! What is a Eucharistic Miracle? Eucharistic miracles are extraordinary events or phenomena, which manifest the Real Presence of [...]
Are you or someone you know divorced? Want to learn more about annulments and how to apply? The 2023 Annulment Information Seminar will be held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center (400 E Monroe St., Phoenix) on November 11 from 10am-Noon. This annual event hosted by the Tribunal of the Diocese of Phoenix gives anyone interested [...]
Join Bishop Dolan in this annual celebration of those who have bravely served our country in the Armed Forces. The Mass will be celebrated at the 9 am TV Mass at SS Simon and Jude Cathedral with a light reception following in Smith Hall. All veterans, active servicemen and women, and their families are cordially [...]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the Vatican Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles is coming to Phoenix. There will be many stops on the way. See amazing displays for yourself — no need to travel to Rome! What is a Eucharistic Miracle? Eucharistic miracles are extraordinary events or phenomena, which [...]
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the patronal feast day of the United States of America and is a Holy Day of Obligation (regardless of when the day falls). All faithful are obligated to attend/assist at Mass on this day. Canon 1246, §2 – Holy Days of Obligation [...]
In 2024, January 1st, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God falls on a Monday. Per the decree below, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated and this solemnity is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Canon 1246, §2 – Holy Days of Obligation On December 13, 1991 the members of the [...]
“He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures” (Lk 24:45). The Sunday of the Word of God was instituted by Pope Francis in 2019 and is observed on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. “a Sunday given over entirely to the word of God, so as to appreciate the inexhaustible riches contained in that constant [...]
In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human [...]
Lent begins on February 14, 2024 — Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday is the day of penance and fasting that begins the season of Lent. Every year Catholics remember and relive the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the miracles witnessed by the early Christian community. Lent is the period where we focus on [...]
For the first time, the Bishop will be celebrating a combined Rite of Election and Rite of the Call to Continuing Conversion. All RCIA (OCIA) participants, baptized and unbaptized, and their sponsors, are invited to this combined Rite at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. This is a ticketed event and registration forms will be sent [...]
