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).
Just War
The Catechism of the Catholic Church begins its section on war with this solemn disclaimer, “The fifth commandment forbids the intentional destruction of human life.
In-vitro Fertilization
According to the National Fertility Association, over 7 million people in the United States struggle with issues of infertility.
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
Since the Supreme Court reinstated the constitutionality of capital punishment (or the death penalty) in 1976, more than 1200 people have been executed by the state. According to groups like The Freedom Project, there is evidence that hundreds of people who have been executed, or who await execution, have been wrongly convicted of capital offenses and are actually innocent.
Bishop Emeritus Thomas J. Olmsted
The Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Lincoln, Neb., July 2, 1973. He was installed as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix December 20, 2003.
Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares
The Most Reverend Eduardo Alanis Nevares was ordained as the first Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Phoenix on July 19, 2010, at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Avondale. He began his priesthood as a Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette on July 18, 1981, and was later incardinated into the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, in May 2007.
Most Rev. Bishop John P. Dolan
Bishop John Dolan, known for his pastoral heart and desire to embody Pope Francis’ call to be a shepherd with the “smell of the sheep,” was installed as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix on August 2, 2022.
Support Mental Health Ministry
Your generous donation supports our efforts in education, advocacy, and accompaniment, helping us create pastoral environments where no one feels alone. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.