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September 25, 2026

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The Photina Center

Inside Nazareth Seminary in the Diocese of Phoenix

The Ministry of Accompaniment

Bishop Dolan visits and serves at Andre House

Bishop Dolan joins volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul to make pizza.

Partners

In Prayerful Remembrance of the Faithful Departed Entrusted to Our Care During the Month of August

ABC15 2nd Chance Bike Drive Expands This Year to Include Food Donations

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Extravagant love

One of the most well-known stories in Scripture is the Good Samaritan. In the Gospel of Luke, we hear about...

Local News

Record attendance at 2026 Priest Convocation

World-renowned Catholic musician Matt Maher returns to Phoenix for concert tour

JPII High School celebrates first-ever scholarship celebration

Auxiliary Bishop Bui goes to school in Rome

Bishop Dolan leads 1,000 worshippers at diocese’s fifth annual Mass of Remembrance

Annual Diocesan Respect Life Luncheon honors parish leaders and ministries

More than 3,500 Catholics celebrate Catholic Night at the ballpark

Phoenix Education Center opens for seminarians and mental health

Videos & Podcasts

September 23, 2026

Why do priests wear white collars? – Now You Know

Have you ever wondered why priests wear white collars? Join Fr. John Muir for this week’s episode of “Now You Know” to find out!

September 21, 2026

Parable of the Two Sons – Word and Art with Bishop Dolan

Join Bishop John Dolan on this Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time as he reflects on “Parable of the Two Sons,” painted in 2012 by contemporary

September 21, 2026

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Christ in our Neighborhood

This coming Sunday, we celebrate the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood commentary asks us is: Was there a

September 7, 2026

Encountering the Sacred – Tilma Podcast

“What would it be like to live the grace of the sacraments fully, every day of your life?

September 1, 2026

Pray with the Pope: For the care of water

Water, the “source of fruitfulness, freshness, and hope,” as the Pope himself defines it in his prayer, is a scarce, unsafe, and inaccessible resource for

September 16, 2026

Una Iglesia que escucha – Tilma en español

Acompáñenos en nuestro pódcast mensual de TILMA en español, junto a sus anfitrionas, la hermana María José y la hermana Inés, y a invitados inspiradores.

2026 Priest Convocation

More than 190 priests from across the Diocese of Phoenix gathered in Flagstaff, Ariz., this week for four days of

5th Annual Mass of Remembrance

More than 1,000 worshippers gathered inside Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix as the diocese celebrated its fifth annual

4th Annual Catholic Night at Chase Field

More than 3,500 Catholics gathered at Chase Field on Friday night, (Sept. 11) setting a new Diocese of Phoenix attendance

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Record attendance at 2026 Priest Convocation

More than 190 priests from across the Diocese of Phoenix are gathered in Flagstaff, Ariz., this week for four days...

World-renowned Catholic musician Matt Maher returns to Phoenix for concert tour

Never underestimate the power of a simple invitation. For nine-time Grammy nominee and three-time GMA Dove Award Winner Matt Maher,...

JPII High School celebrates first-ever scholarship celebration

St. John Paul II High School in Avondale, Ariz., was abuzz with energy and excitement on Monday (Sept. 21) as...

Partnerships

In Prayerful Remembrance of the Faithful Departed Entrusted to Our Care During the Month of August

ABC15 2nd Chance Bike Drive Expands This Year to Include Food Donations