Annulment Process
The annulment process begins when a party petitions the Tribunal for a declaration of nullity by challenging the validity of his/her marriage. The party who initiates the process is referred to as the Petitioner; the other party is referred to as the Respondent. The Tribunal then conducts an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the marriage, […]
General Information
The Office of Canonical Services and Tribunal serves the diocese by providing expert guidance on Church law and ensuring justice in canonical matters. Canonical Services supports the bishop, clergy, and parishes with advice on sacramental records, dispensations, and ecclesiastical procedures. The Tribunal, as the diocese’s judicial body, primarily handles marriage annulments and other canonical cases […]
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 5th and 6th during all Sunday weekend masses. The goal of this annual 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 to […]
About St. Josephine Bakhita
born in 1869, in a small village in the Darfur region of Sudan. She was kidnapped while working in the fields with her family and subsequently sold into slavery. Her captors asked for her name but she was too terrified to remember so they named her “Bakhita,” which means “fortunate” in Arabic.
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Get Involved at Home
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Engage Your Equal
What is Engage Your Equal? Engage Your Equal (E.Y.E.) is a service immersion program for Catholic young adults located in the Diocese of Phoenix! There are three different components to this program: 2024 Engage Your Equal Video Engage Your Equal Details Who can participate in E.Y.E? 2027 Timeline 2026 Timeline What is the cost of E.Y.E? For […]