Days of Desert Solitude for Catholic Priests
A desert solitude retreat at Merciful Heart Hermitage provides Catholic priests with the opportunity for a deep immersion in contemplative prayer in the form of a 5-to-8-day retreat that can be semi-directed if desired.
About Merciful Heart Hermitage
Merciful Heart Hermitage is the home of a consecrated diocesan hermit in the Carmelite tradition.
Links & Resources
Code of Canon Law Canon law is the body of laws and regulations made by or adopted by ecclesiastical authority, for the government of the Catholic Church and its members. Read the Code of Canon Law. Dignitas Connubii Instruction for Tribunals in handling marriage nullity cases. Vatican United States Conference of Catholic Bishops The United […]
Tribunal Downloads
Brochures Annulment Resources for Parish Leaders For Pastors: Sample Delegation and Permission Letters
Annulment FAQs
Annulment convalidation Catholic marriage Tribunal process civil divorce nullity minister.
The Pontifical Mission Societies
The Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) has four societies: The Society for the Propagation of the Faith, the Society of St. Peter Apostle, The Missionary Union of Priests and Religious, and Missionary Childhood Association. iests and Religious and the Holy Childhood Association The Mission Under the direction of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (Rome, Italy), and the […]
Information for the Respondent
The Respondent, the non-petitioning spouse, can participate in a Catholic Tribunal marriage investigation by submitting testimony or opt out. Contact required.
Glossary of Catholic Terms
The terms below are words commonly used in the Diocese of Phoenix and throughout the Catholic Church. For a deeper understanding, including scripture references and other documentation, please consult the Catechism of the Catholic Church or The Church Visible, a book that thoroughly explains the ceremonial life and protocol of the Catholic Church. Adoration: The […]
History of St. Josephine Bakhita Parish
Tracing the roots of St. Josephine Bakhita Parish in our new four-part series. This week we travel back to the 1930’s and discover how one lucky Franciscan friar started it all.
Gospel of Life Appeal
The Annual Gospel of Life Appeal will take place on Respect Life Weekend on October and 3th and 4th during all Sunday weekend masses. The goal of this annual diocesan appeal is to collect funds so that the Office for Respect Life Ministries can continue its mission to uphold the right-to-life of all people from its conception […]