Operation Rice Bowl
Fifty years ago, Catholics in Allentown, Pennsylvania, organized to bring help to families facing famine in Africa. That help came in the form of a small cardboard box, marking the beginning of “Operation Rice Bowl.” Today, as we celebrate CRS Rice Bowl’s 50th anniversary, the program is a tradition for millions of Catholics in the […]
The Work of CRS in Honduras:
Visiting Honduras with CRS revealed a poor yet joyful people, thankful to God, offering a profound lesson in gratitude.
Catholic Relief Services
CRS aids 121M in 112 countries with solutions for poverty and emergencies. Phoenix Diocese supports via Operation Rice Bowl & Feb Collection.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Working to break the cycle of poverty by helping low-income people participate in decisions that affect their lives, families, and communities.
7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
Learn the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching to build a just society, uphold human dignity, and live holiness in modern times.
Lead a Small Group
Our goal is to equip you (yes, YOU) to lead a Christ in Our Neighborhood small group as easily as possible. This program thrives when groups are hosted in a neighborhood home, rather than in a room at the parish. You don’t need any extra training or special knowledge. All you need is a few friends, […]
Helpful Resources
For information on the Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation, please download our helpful document that includes FAQs here.
Faith formation opportunities
Those serving in parish pastoral ministry positions and adults who are ready to deepen their Catholic faith have four great options to choose from in the Diocese of Phoenix. Read on for more details and how to get started on — or continue — your journey! Click on the links below to learn more about each opportunity and how you can get involved.
Support for Evangelization
At the Diocese of Phoenix, we are committed to fostering a Culture of Evangelization by intentionally proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel and revealing the profound depths of God’s love. Our mission is to inspire every Catholic to nurture a personal and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ – one that is continually strengthened through […]
Stem Cell Research
Embryonic Stem Cell research (ESCR) involves harvesting human embryos (usually discarded embryos from IVF clinics) for their stem cells, the primordial cells in their body that have the potential to change into any other kind of cell (such as bone, muscle, or nerve, etc.) that could be used to repair damaged cells in a sick patient (such as turning stem cells into nerve cells and repair a patients damaged spine).