Office of Mission Advancement

Join our mission of evangelization, stewardship, and discipleship through generous giving and community outreach.

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Your generosity fuels the mission of the Diocese of Phoenix.

The Office of Mission Advancement focuses on supporting parishes in four primary areas: Evangelization, Discipleship, Leadership, and Stewardship. We are guided by a multi-year comprehensive plan, with each new year opening up new initiatives for strengthening the parishes, schools, and charitable organizations within the Diocese of Phoenix.
2025 Impact Report

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Legacy Giving

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Priests for Our Future

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Charity & Development

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Seeds of Faith

Support the mission of the Diocese of Phoenix by including a gift in your will or estate plans. It’s a lasting expression of faith—ensuring that your love for Christ continues to bless future generations through ministry, worship, and outreach. Including the Diocese of Phoenix in your estate plan is simpler than you may think.
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Bishop's Fund

Your unrestricted gift to the Bishop’s Fund empowers the Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix to respond to the most urgent needs across our diocese. From launching innovative ministries to strengthening outreach in underserved communities, your support allows the Church to grow, adapt, and bring the love of Christ to new places in new ways. Because this fund is unrestricted, it gives the Bishop the flexibility to invest in initiatives that foster renewal, evangelization, and lasting impact. Join us in supporting the future of our Church.

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Evangelization

Your support plays a vital role in helping us fulfill Christ’s final command, the Great Commission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19)
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Catholic School Support 365

Catholic School Support 365 aids families with tuition, equips classrooms with modern tools, ensures safe schools, and nurtures students in Catholic values, learning, and service.
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Mental Health Ministry

Providing “wells” in parishes, safe spaces inspired by Jesus healing the woman at the well, welcoming those struggling with mental health and connecting them to resources with God’s love.
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Communications / Televised Mass

Delivering the Good News to thousands of homes across our diocese. Now more than ever, we need your help to connect people with Christ and the Church from their homes.
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Special Collections

Supporting areas and populations in our Church that are the most vulnerable and marginalized. These collections, through partnership with the local Diocese of Phoenix, make a meaningful difference.
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Tax Smart Gifts

Your gift of assets—stocks, retirement funds, or donor-advised funds—invests in our faith’s future, supporting vital ministries and building a vibrant Catholic community.
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Giving Circles

Your support fuels transformative change in our community. By joining one of our giving circles— “Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle”, “Miter Society”, “Shepherd’s Circle,” “Seeds of Faith Legacy Giving Society” —your monthly or annual gifts provide vital funds to sustain our mission. Every donation, helps spread hope, faith, and love, ensuring that our work continues to uplift those in need. Be part of a giving circle today and be a beacon of hope!
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Seeds of Faith

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Our Lady of Guadalupe

All recurring
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Miter Society

$1,000 – $4,999
annual giving

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Shepherd Circle

$5,000+
annual giving

Office Contacts

Office for Mission Advancement

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Debbie DiCarlo
Executive Director, Office for Mission Advancement

Engagement & Legacy Giving

Martha Gamez
Senior Director of Engagement & Legacy Giving

Carmen Hernandez
Sr. Engagement Manager

Dcn. Andy Lambros
Engagement Manager

Lane Nelson
Engagement Manager

Luz Reval
Engagement Manager

Fiona Sauve
Grants & Volunteer Engagement Specialist

Community Relations & Events

Teresa Davia
Director of Community Relations & Events

Sara Mitchell
Communications and Appeals Manager

Donor Services & Administration

Jacqueline Valencia
Mission Advancement Services Manager

Angelica Castro
Bilingual Donor Services Assistant

Tom Chapman
Database Administrator

Adlemy (Amy) Yocupicio-Herrera
Donor Relations & Administration Specialist

Melina Legarreta
Donor Services Manager

Norma Legarreta-Muela
Donor Services Assistant

Carol Palmquist
Events and Donor Specialist

Will Martinez
Donor Services Assistant

Catholic Social Teaching

Abigail Poole
Coordinator, Catholic Social Teaching

Cassidy Durland
Administrative Assistant II