Video Transcript My brothers and sisters in Christ, Recently people have spoken to me of the uneasiness they are experiencing in their closest relationships because of the times in which we are living. It seems that everywhere they look there is division – in social media, our culture, politics, and within their [...]
The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference reflect on Catholic Social Teaching in light of the 2020 Election.
Vote no on Proposition 207. Consistent with our long-standing position, the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference remain opposed to the current initiative (Proposition 207) to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Arizona. While we are concerned for several reasons, our opposition is primarily rooted in the belief that making recreational marijuana legal is harmful to both children and families in Arizona.
Video Transcript My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Before his Ascension into Heaven, Jesus gathered His Apostles at the Sea of Galilee and gave them the Great Commission. He said, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them [...]
Video Transcript Brothers and Sisters in Christ, My heartfelt gratitude goes out to all our Catholic school families, and to our faculty and staff for your patient endurance during this unparalleled time in history. I am deeply concerned about the dramatic impact this pandemic has had on you all. Our Catholic schools [...]
Life is never easy in Lebanon. In addition to COVID-19, the city of Beirut has suffered an explosion that has changed the lives of thousands.
Consistent with his commitment to work to oppose racial injustice and promote understanding, in early June Bishop Olmsted established The Racial Healing and Reconciliation Commission.
It was with great joy that we received the news that on Friday, July 10, Pope Francis approved the advancement of Father Eusebio Kino to the status of Venerable.
Following is the prepared text from Bishop Olmsted’s homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time. July 12, 2020 When St. John Vianney preached in his parish in Ars, France, people’s lives were changed. No one asked for autographed copies of his homilies. But when he spoke in the pulpit or the confessional people [...]
Video Transcript My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Little things can make a big difference. Servant of God Dorothy Day wrote, “Most of our life is unimportant, filled with trivial things from morning till night. But when it is transformed by love, it is of interest even to the angels.” Since the [...]
