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Inside Nazareth Seminary in the Diocese of Phoenix

Bishop Dolan visits and serves at Andre House

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

Partners

A night at Phoenix Dining Room’s Heat Relief Shelter

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

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  • 08/20/2026
  • Ambria Hammel

Seniors find joy serving at the altar

Some parish ministries have a target age range built into their names — youth and young adult ministry. Others cast...

Local News

Diocese hires new assistant superintendent of schools

Mass honors Fr. William Wasson and thousands of lives he impacted

4th Annual Catholic Night; A night of celebration and giving back 

Love grows here; Mentoring friendship strengthens marriages

Love that endures

Catholic Community Foundation awards over half-a-million dollars to local Catholic school students

Auxiliary Bishop Bui preaches to 80,000 in Missouri 

Mourning the passing of Bishop Dolan’s father

Bishop Dolan celebrates Mass and Rite of Investiture

Videos & Podcasts

August 19, 2026

TILMA en español: El inicio

La Diócesis de Phoenix lanza su primer videopodcast mensual en español, que profundizará sobre el plan pastoral de siete años sobre la evangelización del Obispo
August 19, 2026

How can I prepare for a Sunday Mass? | Now You Know

Have you ever wondered how to prepare for Sunday Mass? Join Fr. Matt Lowry for this week’s episode of “Now You Know” to find out!
August 17, 2026

Levitated Mass – Word and Art with Bishop Dolan

Bishop John Dolan reflects on modern American artist Michael Heizer’s “Levitated Mass” — a 340-ton granite boulder suspended above a concrete passageway.
August 17, 2026

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time – Christ in our Neighborhood

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Peter says that Jesus is the Messiah and Jesus tells Peter that he is the rock on which He will build
August 12, 2026

The Gift of Listening – TILMA Podcast

Bishop John Dolan invites the entire diocese into a thoughtful conversation about the power of listening and its vital role in the sacramental life of
July 31, 2026

Pray with the Pope: For Evangelization in the city

Today’s cities are filled with contrasts. They are places of freedom and opportunity, as well as anonymity and loneliness for many who live in them.
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Mass Celebrating Legacy of Fr. William Wasson

Bishop John Dolan celebrated a special Mass on Sunday (Aug. 16) at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix, honoring

Local Events

  • August 20, 2026
  • Igniting Hearts Theology of the Body Immersion (Fall 2026)
  • August 20, 2026
  • Catholic Scouting: Faith. Family. Adventure.
  • August 21, 2026
  • Arizona Marian Conference
  • August 21, 2026
  • Sacramental Listening Session — San Francisco de Asís, Flagstaff (en español)
  • August 22, 2026
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • August 22, 2026
  • Cathedral Choir auditions
  • August 23, 2026
  • Simbang Bayan – Corpus Christi Catholic Church
  • August 29, 2026
  • Day Retreat for Grieving Mothers & Grandmothers
  • August 29, 2026
  • Primeros Auxilios De Salud Mental para Adultos- 29 de agosto – Gratis- San Luis del Rey
  • August 30, 2026
  • Sensory Friendly Mass

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  • 08/17/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

Diocese hires new assistant superintendent of schools

With the new academic year in full swing at seven Catholic high schools and 29 Catholic elementary schools across the...
  • 08/17/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

Mass honors Fr. William Wasson and thousands of lives he impacted

Bishop John Dolan celebrated a special Mass on Sunday (Aug. 16) at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix, honoring...
  • 08/14/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

4th Annual Catholic Night; A night of celebration and giving back 

Faith, fellowship and baseball are coming together in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Sept. 11, as the Arizona Diamondbacks are set...
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A night at Phoenix Dining Room’s Heat Relief Shelter

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