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 [...]
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sisters of Life's Sister Bethany Madonna and Mike Phelan of the Office of Marriage and Respect Life about the church's work with people carrying unexpected pregnancies.
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 [...]
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
It was late. I was the editor of a diocesan newspaper, and I had logged extra hours that day to prepare the latest issue to go to press. It must have been between 10 and 11 p.m. by the time I took the elevator down to the subterranean garage at the chancery.
Following is the prepared text for Bishop Olmsted's remarks upon the acceptance of his retirement and the appointment of Most Rev. John P. Dolan, Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego, as 5th bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix.
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 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 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 [...]
The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) are grateful that Governor Doug Ducey has signed into law legislation (SB 1164) that is designed to further protect women and their unborn children.
