Bishop Olmsted and Bishop Nevares invite all people of faith to join Pope Francis on Friday, March 25, 2022, the Solemnity of the Annunciation, in prayers of Consecration for Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The consecration will take place at 5:00 p.m. Rome time and 9:00 a.m. Arizona time.
Statement on crisis in Ukraine En Español Bishop Olmsted joins the Holy Father in asking the faithful to pray and fast for peace in the Ukraine. Our Lady, Queen of Peace, pray for us. Holy Father's Statement
Bishop Olmsted invites the faithful of the Diocese of Phoenix to join him for a month of increased spiritual warfare and reception of the sacraments.
Letter from Bishop Olmsted on the Responsa Ad Dubia regarding Traditionis Custodes
Jesus says in the Gospel of Matthew: “Unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven.” Righteousness means right relationships – good rapport with your wife, your neighbor, your parents, your children, your co-workers, and with God. Right relationships take work, daily efforts of honesty and patience, forgiveness and perseverance – doing little things with love from morning until night. With the help of the Holy Spirit, and the virtues of faith and courage, we can restore and build right relationships.
As Bishop of a diverse flock with the care of many souls, I continue to encourage the prayerful consideration that each individual must make in regard to receiving the vaccine. For those who have discerned to receive one, they can be assured that they can do so in good conscience. For those who have discerned not to receive one, they too can do so in good conscience. What is primary for us as individuals is to form our conscience through the teachings of the Church.
Pope Francis has appointed the Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted as the Apostolic Administrator Sede Vacante of the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix. Bishop Olmsted will also retain his current Office as Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix.
For several years, the Sisters of Life have been discerning sending religious sisters to the Diocese of Phoenix to support our work of serving women in crisis pregnancies and college outreach.
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Catholic Fathers Take a Walk With Christ in the Eucharist From Joseph Pronechen with National Catholic Register. Dads processing behind the Eucharist on Father’s Day. A new movement is encouraging such processions. “In this year of celebration of St. Joseph, we find the perfect time to inspire men to their noble call of being Catholic [...]
