Wednesday, November 1st is the celebration of the Solemnity of All Saints. This is a Holy Day of Obligation per the decree below. All the faithful are obligated to attend/assist at Holy Mass on this day. Canon 1246, §2 – Holy Days of Obligation On December 13, 1991 the members of the National Conference [...]
Catechetical Sunday 2023 - September 17th Catechetical Sunday is held annually by the USCCB as a time when parishes are encouraged to pray for, bless, and commission their parish catechists and teachers. Resources for the day are available on the USCCB webpage (in English and Spanish).
All leaders of RCIA/OCIA (Spanish) programs are invited to this orientation workshop hosted by the Office of Worship at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. This event will provide a basic overview of the RCIA year, the individual rites, and the resources available to RCIA leaders in the Diocese of Phoenix. It will also provide an opportunity [...]
All leaders of RCIA/OCIA (English) programs are invited to this orientation workshop hosted by the Office of Worship at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. This event will provide a basic overview of the RCIA year, the individual rites, and the resources available to RCIA leaders in the Diocese of Phoenix. It will also provide an opportunity [...]
The Diocese of Phoenix currently has two consecrated virgins and is preparing to consecrate a third on Saturday, August 26th. Join the Office of Worship in this close-up look at the vocation and Rite of Consecration. Attendees will receive a copy of the rite, a preview copy of the worship aid, and prayer materials. Using [...]
Tuesday, August 15th is the celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Per the decree below, the Solemnity is observed as a Holy Day of Obligation. All the faithful are obligated to attend/assist at the Celebration of Holy Mass on this day. Canon 1246, §2 – Holy Days of [...]
Evening of Beauty, Teaching, and Guided Open Conversation around themes of Theology of the Body This Session: “Movie & Meaning” Night Movie: The Words, starring Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid, Olivia Wilde, & Zoe Saldana
This Annual Mass is for all those who are on the path of infertility. God is close to the brokenhearted, and they are not alone. If you know of someone who can benefit from this night of prayer and support, please share. Following the Mass, there will be an opportunity to venerate the relics of [...]
Holy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ institution of the Eucharist, the priesthood, and the Mass. During this re-presentation of the Last Supper, you will see the washing of the feet of twelve members of the congregation, along with a Eucharistic procession as Jesus is exposed for adoration late into the night. Catholics are invited to pray with [...]
Learn to track your cycle to better understand your health and God’s design of the feminine body! This is a course designed for single women with: regular cycles, irregular cycles, period pain, PCOS/Endometriosis, desire to discontinue hormonal birth control and more! Held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Phoenix on Monday evenings (3/13, 3/27, 4/17, [...]
