The Ascension of the Lord - Sunday, May 12th, 2024 In the Diocese of Phoenix, as with most Dioceses in the United States, the Solemnity of the Ascension is not observed on its traditional Thursday, rather it is transferred to the following Sunday. Ecclesiastical Provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Omaha, and Philadelphia: The Ascension [...]
On Easter Sunday, Catholics celebrate Christ’s glorious resurrection from the dead and our release from the bondage of sin and death. It is His Resurrection that gives us the promise of new life, both in this world and the next.
Holy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ institution of the Eucharist, the priesthood, and the Mass. During this reliving and remembrance 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 [...]
Lent begins on February 14, 2024 — Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday is the day of penance and fasting that begins the season of Lent. Every year Catholics remember and relive the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the miracles witnessed by the early Christian community. Lent is the period where we focus on [...]
In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human [...]
October 1st kicks off Respect Life Month and the first Sunday in October, October 1st this year, is Respect Life Sunday. All parishes are encouraged to make use of the materials provided by the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities to help foster an understanding of the gift of human life and help build a culture [...]
“As individuals, as institutions, as a people, we need a change of heart to preserve and protect the planet for our children and for generations yet unborn. (Global Climate Change: A Plea for Dialogue, Prudence and the Common Good, US Catholic Bishops, 2001) “We also urge celebrants and liturgy committees to incorporate themes into prayer [...]
Embracing the Divine Gift of Freedom: Religious Freedom Week 2023 Beginning June 22, the feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher, the USCCB invites Catholics to pray, reflect, and act to promote religious freedom. June 22 - Respect for Sacred Spaces June 23 - Seal of Confession June 24 - Nicaragua June 25 - Religious Student Groups June 26 - Religious Freedom in Nigeria June 27 - Faith at Work June 28 - Service to Immigrants and Refugees June 29 - Catholic Healthcare
