New Pastoral Appointments
Bishop Dolan is pleased to announce he has made the following priestly appointments. May God bless them and those they will serve.
Catechumenate
The OCIA is normative for the Christian initiation of adults and children of catechetical age. The initiation of catechumens is a gradual process that takes place within the community of the faithful.
10 Elements of Discerning a Religious Vocation
To discern a vocation to the Religious or Consecrated Life, take time to pray and meditate in silence about your vocation.
Initiatives & Resources
The Diocesan Commission fosters communion by leading initiatives of prayer, catechesis, dialogue, and collaboration throughout the diocese.
In Search of Unity
The Church in Phoenix is called to vibrantly live out the identity and mission that it has received from Christ: to be “a sign and instrument of communion with God and of unity among all men” (CCC 775).
The OCIA process
The OCIA is typically involves four stages, including an initial inquiry period, a catechumenate (formal study of the faith), a period of purification and enlightenment, and finally, the reception of the sacraments at the Easter Vigil.